మొగుణ్ని కొట్టి, మొగసాల యెక్కినది.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone moves from a low or humble position to a slightly higher one and behaves with excessive pride, or when a person reaches a level that is just barely above their previous status but acts as if they have achieved something monumental. It highlights the triviality of the achievement compared to the arrogance displayed.

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This proverb describes people who blindly imitate others who have more status or resources, without considering their own limitations or the practicality of the situation. It highlights the absurdity of competitive behavior when one lacks the means to match the person they are copying.

This proverb describes a defiant or reckless person who shows no remorse or fear after committing an offense. Instead of hiding in shame after insulting or hurting family elders (the mother-in-law and husband), she boldly moves to a more prominent or defiant position. It is used to characterize someone who acts with extreme arrogance and audacity despite their wrongdoings.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone tries to find a trivial or absurd silver lining in a bad or humiliating situation. It points out the irony of ignoring a major problem (being beaten) while focusing on a minor, irrelevant benefit (clearing a stuffy nose).

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks common sense or takes instructions so literally/wrongly that they end up doing something completely absurd or inappropriate. It mocks people who act without thinking, resulting in a misunderstanding that ruins the context of the situation.

This expression emphasizes that people are recognized and defined by their unique status, vehicles, or attributes. Just as Shiva is identified by his bull (Nandi) and Vishnu by his eagle (Garuda), everyone has their own distinct identity or role that defines them. It is used to suggest that individuals should be judged or identified by their specific characteristics or accomplishments.

This expression refers to a situation where something appears fine or substantial on the outside, but is actually hollow or deficient within. It is often used to describe household or personal affairs where there is a lack of substance despite outward appearances or claims.

This expression refers to adding an unnecessary burden or a dangerous hindrance to someone who is already performing a difficult and strenuous task. It describes a situation where instead of helping someone in a struggle, a person adds more risk or trouble to their journey.

* El secreto de Anchuelos. ( See Kelly's "Proverbs of all Nations" p. 178. )

This proverb describes a situation where a person, after witnessing someone of great power, beauty, or wealth, starts to find their own humble circumstances or partner inferior. It is used to caution against comparing one's own blessings with extraordinary exceptions, which leads to unnecessary discontentment or disdain for what one already has.

This expression is used to tell someone not to take petty insults or mockery to heart. It implies that verbal taunting doesn't cause physical damage or lessen one's value, suggesting that one should ignore such trivial behavior instead of getting offended.