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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone with very limited resources or a small status makes a huge, unnecessary commotion or puts on grand airs. It highlights the irony of having a 'tiny house' (low capacity) but 'loud drums' (excessive noise or ego).

This proverb describes a classic Catch-22 or a circular paradox where two conditions are dependent on each other, making it impossible to resolve either. It is used to describe a deadlock situation where you cannot start one thing without finishing the other, but the second thing cannot be finished without starting the first.

This proverb describes someone who is more interested in the perks or rewards of a job rather than the duty itself. It is used to mock people who pretend to be pious or professional but are actually focused solely on their personal gain or their next meal.

This proverb is used to describe a streak of extreme good luck. It suggests that when one's fortune is at its peak, everything happens effortlessly and yields extraordinary results beyond expectations. It is often cited when a person experiences a series of positive events where even the smallest effort leads to great success.

This proverb describes a person who is obsessed with their immediate needs or desires (often food or survival) to the extent that they talk or think about nothing else, even before performing basic morning rituals. It is used to mock someone who is overly greedy or constantly worrying about their next meal.

This expression describes an act of futility or foolishness. In the past, people chewing betel leaves would need lime (sunnam). It is impossible for a person walking on the ground to reach someone high up on an elephant to ask for or receive lime. It is used to mock someone who makes impractical requests or expects help from people who are physically or socially out of reach at that moment.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses an unnecessarily powerful or extreme force to deal with a very small or trivial problem. It highlights the lack of proportion between the effort and the actual need.

This proverb suggests that everyone has their own unique eccentricities, hobbies, or obsessions that might seem irrational to others but bring great satisfaction to themselves. It is used to express that happiness is subjective and one shouldn't judge what makes another person happy, even if it seems foolish.

This expression describes a classic 'Catch-22' or a circular deadlock situation where two necessary conditions are dependent on each other, making it impossible to resolve either. It is often used to describe bureaucratic hurdles or complex problems where one cannot start without the other, yet neither can move forward.

This expression describes a cognitive bias where a person with a flawed perspective or specific obsession assumes that everyone else shares the same madness or is wrong. It is used to point out that one's perception of the world is often a reflection of their own state of mind.