పిచ్చుక మీద బ్రహ్మాస్త్రం ప్రయోగించినట్లు

pichchuka mida brahmastram prayoginchinatlu

Translation

Like using a Brahma-weapon on a sparrow

Meaning

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.

Related Phrases

Like the river Ganges flowing over a sparrow's puddle.

This expression describes a situation where an overwhelming, immense force or resource is applied to a tiny, insignificant problem. It is used when the effort or solution is vastly disproportionate to the actual need, often implying that the small entity or issue will be completely submerged or trivialized by the greatness of the incoming force.

by Lord Brahma, the Creator.

Using a very powerful weapon against a small person. Unnecessary use of strong force.

Golden sparrow

A term used to describe something or someone that is extremely precious, rare, or a person who brings great fortune and prosperity. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a person with a heart of gold or a highly valuable asset/opportunity.

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.

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.

Like putting a palmyra fruit on a sparrow. Expecting a person to do what is beyond his power.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a burden, punishment, or responsibility is way too heavy for someone to handle. It highlights a massive mismatch between a person's capacity and the task or penalty imposed on them, often implying overkill or extreme disproportion.

Like placing sandals on a dead cow

This expression refers to a situation where a person is insulted or treated poorly after they have already faced a major downfall or loss. It signifies adding insult to injury or showing disrespect to someone who can no longer defend themselves.

A golden sparrow. The Telugu term for the grossbeak ( Loxia Philippina ). Pretty to look at but of no use.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely precious, innocent, or fortunate. It is often used as a term of endearment for children or to refer to someone who brings prosperity and joy, similar to the English 'golden goose' but with a more affectionate and delicate connotation.

The effort of Bhagiratha

Refers to a Herculean task or an extraordinary, persistent effort to achieve something nearly impossible. It originates from the mythological story of King Bhagiratha, who performed intense penance for years to bring the river Ganges from the heavens to Earth.

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.