సంసారం జానెడు ఖర్చు బారెడు

This expression highlights the irony of human existence, where most of a person's life is spent working relentlessly just to fulfill basic survival needs like food, even though the human stomach is physically very small. It is used to describe the constant toil and struggle for basic sustenance or to comment on the exhausting nature of earning a living.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the overhead, effort, or waste (represented by the long stalk) far exceeds the actual result, profit, or utility (represented by the small ear of grain). It signifies disproportionate effort or high maintenance for a very small return.

This expression highlights that a person's good character (Nalasaramu) and their family/domestic life (Samsaramu) are the two pillars of a respectable existence. It is used to emphasize that one's reputation depends equally on individual integrity and how they manage their household.

This proverb describes a situation where an accessory or a solution is disproportionately larger or more complex than the actual problem or the space it occupies. It is used to mock inefficiency, poor planning, or when something is overly cumbersome for its intended purpose.

This expression is used to describe someone who exaggerates their appearance or qualities, or to describe an awkward/disproportionate situation. It often refers to a person who makes a mountain out of a molehill, or someone who focuses excessively on minor embellishments while the core reality is different.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a solution or an object is too large or disproportionate for the space or context it is intended for. It highlights awkwardness, poor planning, or something being out of scale, such as a large piece of furniture in a tiny room.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the effort put into progress is far outweighed by the resulting loss or setback. It critiques actions that are counterproductive or lack proper planning, leading to a net negative outcome. It is often used when someone tries to gain a little but ends up losing much more.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a significant disparity between the effort/status and the final result or reward. It specifically refers to someone having very long hair (a yard) but wearing a very short flower garland (a cubit), symbolizing inadequacy or a lack of proportion in decoration or appreciation.

This expression highlights how society is quick to criticize everyone regardless of their financial status. If a wealthy person is frugal, they are called a miser. If a poor person spends money, they are mocked for living beyond their means. It is used to suggest that one cannot satisfy everyone's opinions and should act according to their own conscience.

This expression is used to describe a situation that is disproportionate, illogical, or physically impossible. It highlights a mismatch where an object is larger than the space meant to contain it, often used to critique poor planning or exaggerated claims.