పూసల్లో దారంలాగా

This expression describes something that is pervasive and essential but remains hidden or invisible. It is often used to describe the underlying unity in diversity or a subtle, constant presence that holds everything together.

This expression is used to describe a person of great talent, virtue, or potential who is found in humble, poor, or obscure circumstances. It highlights that true value can exist even in unlikely or hidden places.

This expression highlights the concept of an underlying foundation or an invisible force that holds things together. Just as a thread is essential but unseen in a beautiful necklace or garland, it refers to a person, principle, or effort that remains behind the scenes while being the core reason for success or unity.

This expression describes someone who is indispensable, highly influential, or deeply integrated into a group. Just as a tongue is essential for speech and a thread holds beads together, it refers to a person who acts as a central, reliable figure or a mediator who maintains unity and functions smoothly within a family or organization.

This expression refers to a futile or meaningless action. It describes an effort that is wasted because the recipient or the situation cannot benefit from it, just as makeup or jewelry is useless on a dead body.

This expression describes a life of extreme limitations, struggle, or confinement. It refers to someone who is forced to live in a restricted space or difficult circumstances where they cannot even stand tall or live with dignity, symbolizing a cramped and suppressed existence.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone has voluntarily undertaken a difficult or risky task and then starts complaining about the inevitable hardships that come with it. It means that once you commit to a challenging path, you must be prepared to face the consequences or struggles that come with it.

This expression is used to warn someone that the worst is yet to come or that a much larger problem is waiting in the future. It suggests that current difficulties are minor compared to the major ordeal approaching.

* Peu de levain aigrit grand'pâte. † A fronte praecipitium, a tergo lupi.

This expression is used to describe a person who is completely alone, has no relatives, or no connections whatsoever. It signifies absolute isolation or the lack of any support system, often used when referring to a person who has no family to call their own.

* Trane, schau Wem! † Fidati era un buon uomo, Noutifdare era meglio.

This expression refers to a situation where a prediction or a guess comes true purely by accident or sheer luck, rather than through actual knowledge or skill. It originates from a folk story about a man named Midatambhotlu who, despite having no astrological skills, made a series of lucky guesses that happened to be right.