మోకాలెత్తు ముందుకు, మోచేతులు వెనక్కు

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the maintenance or overhead costs significantly exceed the actual value or size of the core object. It suggests that even for a small task or entity, the requirements or expenses involved can be disproportionately large.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes grand plans or claims without having any resources, basis, or substance. It refers to the futility of trying to measure length (a cubit) when you have nothing to measure or no foundation to work from.

Idle dreams.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to link two completely unrelated things or logic. It refers to an absurd comparison or an illogical argument where there is no practical connection between the subjects being discussed.

This expression is used to describe a classic 'chicken and egg' dilemma. It refers to a situation or debate where it is impossible to determine which of two related things happened first or is the primary cause of the other.

A problem that cannot be solved. Ask which was born first, the hen or the egg. (Italian.)*

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task in a needlessly complicated, roundabout, or illogical manner. It refers to wasting effort on an impossible or unnecessarily difficult way of doing something that should be simple.

This expression describes a situation where someone abandons a task or withdraws support at a critical stage after taking a significant risk or putting in initial effort. It refers to someone who leaves others in a vulnerable or dangerous position without warning, or sabotages their own success at the final moment.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who takes a small step forward without proper planning, only to face a major setback or failure that pushes them much further back than where they started. It emphasizes the importance of foresight and cautious action to avoid unnecessary losses.

This expression is used to describe a classic chicken-and-egg dilemma or a circular argument where it is impossible to determine which of two related things happened or existed first. It is often applied to situations involving infinite regress or complex causal loops.

This expression describes a 'no-win' situation or a dilemma where both available options lead to a negative outcome. It is similar to the English idioms 'Between a rock and a hard place' or 'Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.' It is used when a person is stuck between two equally unpleasant alternatives.

Not to be pleased in any way.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone encourages or forces another person to take on a difficult or risky task and then abandons them without any support when they need it most. It signifies betrayal or leaving someone in the lurch after getting them involved.