రేగుకంపపై గుడ్డవేసి తీసుకొన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action or criticism has no effect on someone. Just as an elephant is too large and thick-skinned to be bothered by the heat of the sun, some people are indifferent to insults, advice, or external pressures.

This expression describes a situation where a person tries to solve a minor problem but ends up creating a much larger, more difficult, or painful one. It is used when a remedy is worse than the original ailment.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives away something extremely valuable (pearls) in exchange for something trivial or of very little value (jujube fruits). It is used to point out a foolish trade, a lack of judgment, or wasting precious resources/talents on insignificant goals.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are competing in their eccentricities, mistakes, or exaggerations. It implies that if one person goes to one extreme, the other goes even further to outdo them, usually in a negative or ridiculous way.

This proverb describes a situation where an angry person can only hurt or affect those who are already their own or within their control. It is used to suggest that someone's spiteful actions or 'threats' ultimately result in no real loss to the other party, or that the consequences stay within their own family circle.

This proverb highlights that if the person in power or authority is your well-wisher or relative, you will receive benefits regardless of your position or status. It is often used to describe nepotism or the advantage of having influential connections.

This expression is used to advise patience and caution when dealing with delicate situations or difficult people. Just as rushing to pull a cloth off thorns would tear it, being hasty or aggressive in sensitive matters can cause more damage. It suggests that tact and composure are necessary to solve tricky problems.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's actions, intended to solve a problem or perform a task, end up causing them unexpected pain, distress, or self-inflicted harm. It highlights a self-defeating or counterproductive action.

This traditional proverb highlights the contrasting nature of two professions: a merchant (Komati) who gives goods on credit and must constantly chase customers for payment, versus a goldsmith (Kamsali) who takes the material or advance and makes the customer return multiple times before the work is finished. It is used to describe situations involving debt recovery or delays in service.

This expression is used to describe an inseparable bond or a deep friendship. Just as salt dissolves completely into food and cannot be separated once mixed, it refers to people or things that have become perfectly integrated or united.