నాకు పరీక్షా, నా రాగి చెంబుకు పరీక్షా?

This expression is used to describe a person who examines something with extreme, often excessive, detail. It refers to a rigorous or pedantic scrutiny where one looks for even the smallest flaws or nuances, similar to the English idiom 'hair-splitting'.

Applied to a very minute enquiry.

This proverb implies that if a problem or corruption starts at the very foundation or source of an entity, it will eventually destroy the entire structure. It is used to warn that internal flaws or moral decay at the core of a family, organization, or project are more dangerous than external threats.

This expression is used to highlight how great things often have humble or tiny beginnings. Just as a massive banyan tree grows from a minuscule seed, significant achievements or large-scale situations can originate from a very small source or idea.

This expression is used to highlight a vast disparity or mismatch between two people, situations, or objects. It suggests that it is illogical or unfair to compare things that are fundamentally different in status, quality, or scale.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things are perfectly matched in their flaws or shortcomings. It implies that two things are equally useless or problematic, often used to mock an pair or a situation where two people are equally incompetent or ill-suited.

This expression describes a situation where someone has access to an immense, limitless source of wealth or wisdom but asks for something trivial, small, or insignificant. It is used to point out a lack of vision or the inability to recognize and utilize a great opportunity to its full potential.

Just as fire is used to determine the purity of gold by burning away dross, hardship and adversity serve as a test for a person's character and mental strength. This expression is used to highlight that true courage and resilience are only revealed during difficult times.

This expression refers to the humble beginnings of something that eventually becomes grand or vast. It is used to signify that great results often arise from very small origins, emphasizing that size at the start does not determine final potential.

This expression describes the folly of seeking expert services or high-quality judgment in an unqualified place when a center of excellence is easily accessible. It is used when someone ignores a superior resource nearby and chooses an inferior one instead.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is only interested in eating and material pleasures, but shows no interest or commitment toward education or intellectual growth. It highlights the contrast between physical appetite and mental discipline.