సద్దంత ఊరగాయ, ఇల్లంత పందిరి, తల్లంత పెళ్ళాం

This proverb is used to describe someone who smiles or talks excessively to hide their financial troubles, or someone who maintains an outward appearance of cheerfulness despite being heavily indebted to many people in the community.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total loss, or when something is completely hollow, empty, or useless despite appearances. It implies that everything has gone down the drain or that the entirety of a matter results in nothingness.

This expression is used to remind someone that not every participant in an event or a process holds a primary or significant role. It highlights that just because someone is present or involved in a situation, it doesn't mean they possess the same status or importance as the central figure. It is often used to mock someone who assumes an unearned level of importance.

This expression is used when a small action or interference in a messy situation leads to more trouble or creates a larger nuisance. It highlights how certain interventions can backfire and spread a problem everywhere rather than solving it.

* Setz einen Frosch auf golden Stuhl, Er hupft doch wieder in den Pfuhl.

This expression describes a situation or a person that appears very grand, substantial, or productive at first glance, but results in mostly waste or useless fluff upon closer inspection or processing. It is used to critique things that have more show than substance.

This proverb highlights that quality and character matter more than mere existence or quantity. Just as every meal served isn't necessarily grand or nourishing, not every offspring fulfills the duties or brings honor to the family. It is used to express disappointment when someone or something fails to live up to the expected standard or moral value.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem or an ailment has ostensibly 'healed' or been resolved, yet the remaining mark, consequence, or side-effect is still massive and problematic. It highlights cases where the solution hasn't truly diminished the overall burden or visibility of the issue.

This proverb is used to describe a person who takes undue advantage of someone's kindness or hospitality. It refers to a situation where a small favor is granted, but the recipient attempts to seize complete control or overstay their welcome, similar to the English idiom 'Give them an inch and they'll take a mile.'

This expression is used to describe a person who has a habit of exaggerating things or blowing small issues out of proportion. It is similar to the English idiom 'to make a mountain out of a molehill'.

This expression is used to describe a person who is overly optimistic, foolishly assumes ownership or authority over things that don't belong to them, or makes broad, illogical generalizations based on a single commonality.