పాము చిన్నదైనా ఒకటే, పెద్దదైనా ఒకటే

This proverb is often used in the context of marriage or saving a family from breaking apart. It suggests that if white lies or minor deceptions can prevent a significant disaster like a divorce or a family feud, they are justified for the greater good of preserving the home.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the solution provided does not match the problem at hand, or when actions taken are completely irrelevant to the actual issue. It highlights a lack of coordination or understanding in addressing a specific challenge.

This proverb emphasizes individuality and self-interest. It means that despite the closest of human bonds (like a mother and child), every person has their own physical needs, hunger, and personal destiny. It is often used to suggest that even in intimate relationships, people must eventually look after themselves or that one's internal feelings and needs cannot be fully shared by another.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or action that yields no benefit or makes no difference regardless of the effort or choice made. It refers to something that is fundamentally useless or redundant, where the outcome remains unchanged by any change in state.

This proverb is used to convey that everyone has their own set of problems or flaws, and one's own situation is no exception—or perhaps even slightly more complicated. It highlights the universality of human struggles and domestic issues, suggesting that no household is perfectly free from trouble.

This proverb describes a situation where there is no real choice because all available options lead to the same result. It is used when someone is presented with alternatives that offer no actual difference in benefit or quality, implying that the outcome remains equally poor or unchanged regardless of the path chosen.

Equally bad. Where bad is the best, naught must be the choice. Whatever way you take there is a league of bad road. (Spanish.)*

This expression is used to describe a situation where two completely mismatched or incompatible things are forcefully combined, or when someone expects two contradictory results at once. It highlights the impossibility or absurdity of a specific demand or outcome.

This expression refers to a situation where a person's physical capacity or resources are very limited, yet their greed, ambition, or appetite is disproportionately large. It is often used to describe someone who tries to consume or take on much more than they can actually handle or manage.

This expression refers to someone who is in a position of total authority or absolute power. It suggests that for a person who owns or controls everything, there are no restrictions or boundaries of time, and they can act according to their will whenever they please.

This expression is used to describe a strategy of making multiple attempts or trying various approaches in the hope that at least one will be successful. It is often used in contexts like job hunting, marketing, or problem-solving where quantity increases the probability of success.