పిల్లవాడిని గిల్లి ఉయ్యాల ఊపే రకం

This expression highlights the essential role of onions in cooking, suggesting that with the right key ingredients or resources, even someone with mediocre skills can produce great results. It is often used to emphasize that having the necessary tools or materials makes a task much easier to accomplish successfully.

This proverb serves as a metaphor for lack of foresight and planning. It refers to people who consume resources prematurely (eating the grains while they are still growing in the stalk) and then face scarcity when it is time for the actual harvest. It is used to describe individuals who spend their savings or resources impulsively and suffer in the long run.

This expression describes a person who is indecisive or neutral, refusing to take a side in a conflict or decision. Just as a cat sitting on a wall can jump to either side at any moment, it refers to someone waiting to see which side will be more advantageous before committing.

This expression is used to describe an extremely dangerous, reckless, or foolhardy act. It signifies taking a massive risk where even the slightest mistake or the subject's reaction could lead to certain disaster. It is often used to warn someone who is 'playing with fire' or dealing with a volatile situation/person too casually.

This expression describes the hypocritical behavior of someone who secretly causes a problem and then pretends to offer comfort or help. It is used to describe individuals who act like a savior for a crisis they themselves created.

This proverb highlights the vulnerability and neglect a child might face without a mother's protection. It is used to express that someone without a primary guardian or advocate is often mistreated or exploited by others.

This expression describes the hypocritical behavior of a person who first causes harm, pain, or trouble to someone and then pretends to offer comfort, sympathy, or a solution. It is used to call out double-dealing or insincere kindness.

This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to show generosity or perform a duty by using the resources that belong to the recipient themselves. It is used to mock people who act as if they are making a sacrifice when they are actually giving nothing of their own, similar to 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' or using someone's own money to buy them a gift.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes a foolish risk by overestimating their safety or underestimating an opponent's capability. It is used to mock people who act overconfidently or disrespectfully toward someone they perceive as weak or incapacitated, often leading to their own downfall when the perceived weakness turns out to be false or insufficient protection.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is searching for something everywhere, when it is actually right with them or in a very obvious place. It highlights human absent-mindedness or the irony of overlooking the obvious while looking for complex solutions.