పిల్లికి బిచ్చం పెట్టనివాడు

This expression means that starting a task is one thing, but successfully completing it or seeing the results is a different and often more difficult challenge. It is used to highlight the difference between initial potential and final achievement.

This proverb emphasizes suitability and appropriateness. Just as a saree should be chosen based on the person wearing it and a bucket's size must match the well's dimensions, every action or purchase should be tailored to the specific context or need rather than being decided arbitrarily.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stingy or miserly. It suggests that if someone lacks the basic empathy or generosity to perform a small, simple act of kindness (like giving food to a cat), they are certainly not going to do anything significant or charitable for society at large.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a culprit or an untrustworthy person produces a witness who is equally biased, unreliable, or under their control. It signifies a deceptive alliance where the witness is unlikely to speak the truth against the perpetrator.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is extremely naive, careless, or foolish. It highlights an absurd situation where someone's lack of intelligence or awareness leads to impossible or ridiculous excuses. It is often applied to people who cannot handle simple responsibilities and blame external, illogical factors for their failures.

This proverb describes a tendency of living beings to return to familiar habits or their original place of shelter even after being granted freedom. It is often used to refer to someone who, despite having no more obligations or restrictions, reverts to their old routine or returns home out of instinct or comfort.

This expression emphasizes pragmatism and results over appearance or origin. It suggests that the effectiveness or utility of a person or a tool is more important than its form, cost, or status. It is used to convey that the end result is what truly matters in evaluating a solution.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme confusion, chaos, or being completely overwhelmed. It refers to a situation where someone is so disoriented that they cannot distinguish between different paths or directions, metaphorically suggesting that their world has been turned upside down or converged into a single point of confusion.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone with very little resources manages things so elaborately or has so many children/possessions that even a more powerful person is shocked or overwhelmed. It is often used to mock someone who lives beyond their means or creates a complex life despite their small stature.

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.