ముక్కెడి ముక్కకు తక్కెడు బంగారం

This proverb is used to describe a person who takes a long, complicated, or circuitous route to do something that could be done very simply and directly. It highlights unnecessary complexity and inefficiency in communication or action.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already facing a disadvantage or a problem encounters an additional trouble that makes the situation even worse. It is similar to the English expression 'Adding insult to injury' or 'When it rains, it pours'.

This proverb refers to cotton and its weight changes based on moisture. It is used metaphorically to describe someone who changes their behavior, weight, or value based on the environment or circumstances. It can also refer to things that are inconsistent or volatile.

This expression refers to a situation involving highly disorganized, restless, or unmanageable people. Just as it is impossible to weigh live frogs on a scale because they keep jumping out, it describes a task of trying to manage a group where as soon as one person is settled, another causes trouble or leaves.

This expression is used to describe the human tendency to exaggerate the virtues, physical traits, or importance of a person only after they have passed away. It highlights how people embellish the truth to make someone seem more significant or grand than they actually were in real life.

This expression means that using expensive or high-quality tools does not always guarantee a superior or successful outcome. It highlights that merit, skill, or luck often matter more than the outward appearance or cost of the resources used. It is used to caution against the belief that money alone can buy success.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one encounters a complete setback, total failure, or an unfavorable outcome. Historically, it refers to an astrological belief where traveling in a direction facing a specific star (Sukra/Venus) was considered an ill omen. In modern usage, it signifies facing strong opposition or a disappointing refusal.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are equally stubborn, useless, or matched in their foolishness/tit-for-tat behavior. If one person starts something nonsensical or petty, the other responds with something equally petty or worse, suggesting that neither side is better than the other.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to decorate or improve something that is fundamentally broken or flawed. It refers to misplaced efforts or superficial improvements that do not suit the actual condition of the object or person.

This expression is used to mock someone who ignores the spiritual or qualitative essence of an activity and instead focuses solely on the material quantity or physical greed. It satirizes people who prioritize substance over significance, or who take advantage of a lack of formal rules to indulge themselves.