ఓలి తక్కువని గుడ్డిదాన్ని పెండ్లాడితే, దొంతికుండలన్నీ పగులగొట్టినట్లు.

This proverb is used when someone makes a mistake or causes damage while performing a simple task and tries to justify it or shift the blame. It highlights that being given a responsibility does not give one the license to be reckless or destructive. It is often used to criticize someone who oversteps their bounds or acts carelessly while doing a favor.

This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to save money by choosing a cheap or inferior option, only to suffer much greater losses due to the hidden costs or incompetence of that choice. It is equivalent to the English concept of being 'penny wise and pound foolish.'

This proverb is used to describe something that looks beautiful or perfect on the outside but is rotten, corrupt, or flawed on the inside. It serves as a warning not to judge things solely by their outward appearance.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone foolishly destroys their own source of livelihood, prosperity, or a highly beneficial resource through their own reckless actions or bad temper.

This proverb warns against choosing a cheaper or easier option without considering the long-term consequences. In this context, the man tries to save money on the marriage, but the expenses incurred due to the woman's inability to see (like spilling expensive spices) far exceed the initial savings. It is used to describe situations where being penny-wise leads to being pound-foolish.

False economy.

This proverb is used to warn against being penny-wise and pound-foolish. It describes a situation where someone tries to save money or resources by choosing a cheaper or easier option, only to suffer much greater losses or damages due to the inherent flaws or incompetence of that choice.

This proverb warns against being penny-wise and pound-foolish. It suggests that by trying to save money or gain a small advantage initially (low cost), one might end up with significant long-term expenses or recurring losses due to the lack of quality or competence. It is used when someone chooses a cheap but ineffective solution that ultimately costs more.

This proverb refers to someone who blames the tool or the medium instead of addressing their own flaws or the root cause of a problem. It describes a situation where a person reacts irrationally to an unpleasant truth by attacking the messenger or the source of information rather than fixing themselves.

This expression is used to describe an action that is done very quickly, decisively, or loudly. Just as smashing a clay pot full of hard betel nuts against a stone results in a sudden, sharp, and total shattering, this refers to saying something bluntly or finishing a task with sudden force without any hesitation.

This proverb is used to express that even if someone lacks financial resources or basic necessities like food, they still maintain their self-respect, dignity, or social standing. It highlights the idea that poverty does not equate to a loss of character or heritage.