పిచ్చుక మీద బ్రహ్మాస్త్రమా?
pichchuka mida brahmastrama?
Attacking a sparrow with a Brahmastra. He takes a spear to kill a fly.
This expression is used when someone uses an unnecessarily large amount of force or resources to tackle a very small or insignificant problem. It highlights the lack of proportion between a challenge and the response to it.
Related Phrases
బ్రహ్మాస్త్రానికి తిరుగు లేదు
brahmastraniki tirugu ledu
There is no turning to a Brahmâstra. Brahmâstra is the fabulous weapon of Brahmâ. Said of anything which is irresistible.
This expression is used to describe a final, ultimate, or most powerful solution/weapon that cannot be defeated or resisted. It refers to an action or argument that ensures certain success and leaves the opponent with no options.
అత్తలేని కోడలు ఉత్తమురాలు, కోడలు లేని అత్త గుణవంతురాలు
attaleni kodalu uttamuralu, kodalu leni atta gunavanturalu
A daughter-in-law without a mother-in-law is the best; a mother-in-law without a daughter-in-law is virtuous.
This proverb is used sarcastically to highlight the inherent friction in the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship. It suggests that people appear perfect or easy-going only when there is no one around to conflict with them or challenge their authority.
పిచ్చుక మీద బ్రహ్మాస్త్రము.
pichchuka mida brahmastramu.
by Lord Brahma, the Creator.
Using a very powerful weapon against a small person. Unnecessary use of strong force.
పిచ్చుకమీద బ్రహ్మాస్త్రం
pichchukamida brahmastram
Using a Brahma-weapon on a sparrow
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone applies excessive force or uses an over-powerful tool to solve a very small and trivial problem. It highlights the absurdity of disproportionate reactions or measures.
పిచ్చుక మీద బ్రహ్మాస్త్రమా?
pichchuka mida brahmastrama?
A Brahmastra (supreme weapon) on a sparrow?
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses excessive force, power, or a highly disproportionate response to a very small or insignificant problem. It highlights the absurdity of overreacting to a trivial matter.
ఊరపిచ్చుక మీద వాడి చంద్రాయుధమా?
urapichchuka mida vadi chandrayudhama?
Using the sharp Chandra-weapon on a common house sparrow?
This expression is used when someone employs excessive force, power, or a highly sophisticated solution for a very small, insignificant problem or a weak opponent. It highlights the mismatch between the intensity of the action and the simplicity of the task.
చిలుకకూన బ్రహ్మాస్త్రమునకు తగునా
chilukakuna brahmastramunaku taguna
Is a parrot chick a worthy target for the Brahmastra?
This expression is used to highlight a massive mismatch between a problem and its solution. It suggests that one should not use overwhelming force, extreme measures, or advanced weapons to deal with something small, weak, or insignificant. It is often used to criticize an overreaction or an unnecessary use of power.
ఘోటక బ్రహ్మచారి
ghotaka brahmachari
A horse bachelor
This expression refers to a lifelong bachelor or someone who remains unmarried for a very long period, often implying a sense of stubbornness or a confirmed state of singlehood. In a more casual or humorous context, it can also refer to someone who behaves like an energetic or uncontrollable stallion despite being single.
ఊరపిచ్చుక మీద తాటికాయ పడినట్లు.
urapichchuka mida tatikaya padinatlu.
Like a palm fruit falling on a house sparrow.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a massive or overwhelming burden, punishment, or disaster befalls someone who is very small, weak, or insignificant. It highlights a complete mismatch in scale, suggesting that the impact is far greater than what the victim can handle or endure.
బ్రహ్మాస్త్రం
brahmastram
The weapon of Brahma
Refers to a final, most powerful, and infallible solution to a problem. It is used to describe an ultimate tactic or argument that is guaranteed to succeed when all other options have failed.