ఒళ్ళో పెడుదునా దళ్ళో పెడుదునా అన్నట్లు

This expression describes a state of extreme confusion, indecision, or a lack of common sense. It is used when someone is unable to choose between two completely incomparable or illogical options, or when they hesitate to perform a simple task by overthinking it in a foolish way.

This proverb highlights the cascading effect of missing an opportunity or failing to act at the right time. It suggests that once a specific momentum or window of opportunity is lost after a few attempts, the goal becomes significantly harder to reach or moves much further away, leading to long-term delays.

This expression refers to something that is short-lived or a temporary joy. It is used to describe situations, relationships, or trends that are transient and do not last for a long time.

This proverb is used to describe someone who makes excuses or tries to justify their mistakes with irrelevant reasoning. It highlights the behavior of people who refuse to admit their faults when things go wrong, often acting as if they are in control even when they are clearly failing or intoxicated.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone intentionally brings a source of trouble, misfortune, or a nuisance into their own environment or home. It refers to a person who creates their own problems by associating with something or someone inherently problematic.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two things or people blend together perfectly, harmoniously, or indistinguishably. It is often used to describe a great friendship, a perfect match, or a seamless integration of something.

This proverb highlights the partiality and double standards often shown by family elders. It suggests that when a daughter is in labor, the family takes it lightly and manages with simple resources at home (among pots), but when a daughter-in-law is in labor, they perceive it as a huge burden or a difficult task as high as a mountain.

This proverb is used to criticize or mock someone who tries to exert authority or take charge of matters that are far beyond their capacity, status, or influence. It highlights the mismatch between a person's limited abilities and the grand responsibilities they are trying to shoulder.

Presumptuous interference. Impertinent meddling. * Lass den Gast ziehen eh das Gewitter ausbricht.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is overly anxious or impatient to complete a task before it has even begun or before the right time. It refers to a person who is so excited about starting something that they lose focus on the actual process and start asking irrelevant or premature questions out of sheer haste.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely clever, resourceful, or cunning. It implies that no matter how much you try to contain or trap such a person in one place or situation, they have the ability to navigate through complex challenges and emerge from unexpected places.