నిప్పుకు నెయ్యి తోడయినట్లు

This expression is used to state that a person of high integrity, purity, or strength cannot be corrupted or harmed by petty accusations or external evils. Just as termites can destroy wood but are instantly consumed by fire, true virtue remains untouched by malice.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something good happens within an already positive or beneficial context. Since ghee is an expensive and tasty ingredient that enhances the flavor of kheer, spilling it into the dish is not seen as a loss or a waste, but rather an added benefit or a fortunate gain.

When a pot of ghi slipped from a woman's hand, it fortunately fell into a pudding. He is like a cat, he always falls on his feet.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is lazy, incapable, or lacks strength attempts to do something in a very inefficient or half-hearted manner, or tries to enjoy benefits without putting in the necessary hard work. It highlights the irony of a person who claims they cannot work but has the energy to consume rich or luxurious things.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an already disastrous or problematic event is made significantly worse by an additional factor. It is similar to the English idiom 'Adding fuel to the fire'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person of low character or merit cannot handle respect, wealth, or a high position. Just as ghee is considered a rich, sacred food that a dog's stomach supposedly cannot process, certain people cannot gracefully accept or sustain good fortune or honorable treatment without behaving inappropriately.

This expression is used to describe an action that worsens an already volatile or tense situation. Just as ghee makes a fire blaze more intensely, this phrase refers to 'adding fuel to the fire'—making someone angrier or making a conflict more severe.

This expression is used to describe a relationship between two people or things that are highly incompatible or prone to sudden, violent conflict. Just as salt crackles and explodes when thrown into fire, this phrase characterizes a volatile, antagonistic, or 'cat and dog' relationship.

This expression describes a situation where someone works hard or spends resources on something that only benefits others and provides no benefit to themselves. It is used to highlight wasted effort or misplaced generosity where the doer gains nothing.

This proverb means that the quality or quantity of the final output depends entirely on the input or the effort invested. Just as the amount of clarified butter (ghee) produced depends on how much butter you start with, the results of a task are determined by the resources or merit available.

This proverb describes a situation where one misfortune or weakness is compounded by another similar trouble. It is used to illustrate the accumulation of problems or when a person who is already in a vulnerable state receives help from someone equally incapable, resulting in no real improvement.