మొప్పెకు మూరెడు నోరు

This proverb is used to describe a situation or a plan that has reached its limit and cannot be extended or improved further. It signifies that small fixes or 'knots' in a system don't add real length or value, and often suggests that something is fundamentally limited or at a standstill.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the overhead, effort, or waste (represented by the long stalk) far exceeds the actual result, profit, or utility (represented by the small ear of grain). It signifies disproportionate effort or high maintenance for a very small return.

This proverb describes a situation where an accessory or a solution is disproportionately larger or more complex than the actual problem or the space it occupies. It is used to mock inefficiency, poor planning, or when something is overly cumbersome for its intended purpose.

This expression is used to describe someone who exaggerates their appearance or qualities, or to describe an awkward/disproportionate situation. It often refers to a person who makes a mountain out of a molehill, or someone who focuses excessively on minor embellishments while the core reality is different.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks ability, substance, or physical stature but makes up for it with excessive talking, boasting, or arguing. It highlights the irony of a small or incompetent person having a very 'big' mouth.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a significant disparity between the effort/status and the final result or reward. It specifically refers to someone having very long hair (a yard) but wearing a very short flower garland (a cubit), symbolizing inadequacy or a lack of proportion in decoration or appreciation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the secondary or decorative aspects of something far exceed the actual core or essential part. It is often used to criticize someone who over-exaggerates their features, spends excessively on trivialities, or when the cost/effort of maintenance outweighs the value of the object itself.

This expression is used to describe a situation that is disproportionate, illogical, or physically impossible. It highlights a mismatch where an object is larger than the space meant to contain it, often used to critique poor planning or exaggerated claims.

This proverb highlights how small negligence or a minor initial damage can lead to a much larger disaster. In agriculture, it specifically refers to how a small breach in a water channel (eru) can quickly result in the total destruction of the field (kayya) due to the force of the water. It is used to advise people to address problems while they are still small.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the secondary or auxiliary parts of something are much larger or more complex than the main object itself. It is often applied to people who exaggerate their status, or when the maintenance/cost of an item exceeds its actual value.