పొట్టి గట్టి, పొడుగు లొడుగు

This proverb describes a situation where the effort put into a task is completely negated by the poor quality of the result, or where one trouble cancels out another with no net gain. It is used when a difficult process yields a disappointing or insignificant outcome, effectively meaning 'it was all for nothing' or 'the effort and the result are equally bad'.

This expression is used to find consolation after a loss, suggesting that the essential or valuable part remains while only the superficial or worthless part was lost. It is often used to encourage resilience and focusing on what one still possesses.

This expression refers to a short-sighted or greedy action where someone destroys a valuable source of long-term benefits for a small, immediate gain. It is similar to the English proverb 'killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.' It is used when someone's impatience or lack of foresight leads to self-inflicted loss.

This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.

This expression is used to highlight the futility of using weak or insignificant defenses against a massive, overwhelming force or a major disaster. It suggests that certain problems are too big to be solved by trivial means.

This suggests that adjustment to the situation, and adaptability to the present requirements is essential for success in life. Rigidity is not recommended in all matters. But when practiced in the extreme, it would turn one into an opportunist, who gives up all ethics for immediate success.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.

This expression describes a person who, in their greed for immediate gain, destroys the very source of their wealth or livelihood. It is used to criticize short-sighted actions that provide a small instant benefit but cause permanent loss.

This expression is used to describe situations where unnecessary, weak, or useless elements are discarded, leaving behind only what is valuable, strong, or essential. It is often used to provide comfort during a loss or a filtering process, suggesting that whatever was lost wasn't worth keeping anyway.

This proverb highlights that every physical trait has its own disadvantage depending on the situation. Just as a tall tree or person is more likely to be affected by strong winds (or storms), a short person or object is more likely to be submerged or affected by rising waters (or floods). It is used to suggest that no one is perfectly safe or superior in all circumstances.