పాపటకాయ కొయ్యడానికి ఎంత, ఆకు పెట్టడానికి ఎంత

This expression is used to describe a person who is highly individualistic, stubborn, or unwilling to share or cooperate with others. It signifies a 'my way or the highway' attitude, where the person insists on handling their own affairs entirely by themselves, often rejecting help or input from others.

This proverb is used to describe a trivial or insignificant task that requires very little effort or time. It highlights things that are so small or easy that one shouldn't make a fuss about doing them. It is often used when someone hesitates to do a very minor favor or simple job.

Pâpata is the Pavetta Indica. A quantity quite inadequate to one's wants.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the maintenance, overhead, or secondary costs of an item far exceed the actual value of the item itself. It highlights disproportionate consumption or waste where a small entity consumes a large amount of resources.

This expression is used to describe a person who is purely self-interested or opportunistic. It implies that the individual will remain involved in a situation or relationship only as long as they are gaining a personal benefit or until their specific need is met, after which they will leave without concern for others.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the resources or the source material is so small or insignificant that the final output or benefit derived from it is negligible. It highlights the irony of trying to make something substantial out of something very tiny.

This expression suggests that regardless of a man's education, wisdom, worldly experience, or social status, he is ultimately susceptible to the charms and influence of a woman. It is often used to describe how even the most powerful or intellectual men can become weak or subservient when it comes to their romantic interests or the women in their lives.

This proverb is used to mock someone who suddenly pretends to be extremely righteous, pious, or disciplined only after they have grown old or have lost the opportunity to be otherwise. It highlights hypocrisy or a late-life transformation into a 'holier-than-thou' persona.

This proverb implies that someone who enjoys or appreciates the value of something will also know how to provide it to others. In a broader sense, it means that a person who understands their own needs and comforts is better equipped to care for the needs of others. It is often used to describe someone's hospitality or their proficiency in managing resources.

This proverb is used to describe something that is trivial, insignificant, or very small in scale. Just as a tiny nightshade berry (usthekaaya) requires almost no time to pickle and provides very little substance as a side dish, the expression refers to tasks that are finished in a blink or resources that are too meager to make a difference.

Ustekâya ( Solanum Trilobatum ) is a small fruit. Applied to something very insignificant. ఊ.

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.