రెండు పడవల మీద కాళ్లు పెట్టినట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone wants to get rid of a person or end a situation but doesn't want to say it directly. Instead, they create uncomfortable conditions or make things difficult to force the person to leave on their own accord. It is synonymous with 'indirectly forcing someone out'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone adds insult to injury or makes an already painful situation much worse. It is similar to the English idiom 'to rub salt in the wound'.

This expression describes an act that is counterproductive, harmful, or poorly timed. Just as dairy is traditionally avoided during a fever in Ayurveda and butter won't heal a deep head wound, it refers to actions that worsen a situation despite appearing like a gesture of care or help.

This expression describes a person's hypocritical or cowardly behavior where they behave aggressively or disrespectfully in public, but act submissive or apologetic in private. It refers to a situation where someone harms another person and later tries to please them for selfish reasons or out of fear.

This expression describes a hypocritical or manipulative behavior where someone publicly insults or humiliates another person but privately seeks their forgiveness or favor. It is used to point out the insincerity of someone who tries to make amends secretly after causing a major public offense.

This expression is used to describe a situation where excessive decoration or unnecessary additions are made to something that is already complete or simple, often leading to a lack of harmony or practical use. It highlights that adding more doesn't always mean improving quality.

Said of an ugly and bad dancer.

This proverb is used to describe someone who unnecessarily interferes or creates obstacles in a task that is already completed or running smoothly. It highlights meddling behavior that disrupts harmony or progress.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being extremely foolish or setting themselves up for a loss. Placing butter on the head (which melts in the sun) and using prawns (which are scavenged by crows and dogs) as a waistband implies that the person's assets or efforts will quickly vanish or be snatched away due to poor planning.

This traditional proverb suggests that just as the goat is perceived as the most harmless and gentle among livestock, the trader (Komati community) is considered the most non-confrontational and diplomatic among humans. It is used to describe individuals who avoid conflict and use soft speech or tact to navigate situations.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes corrective action or precautions after the damage has already been done and it is too late to be effective. It is similar to the English proverb 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted'.