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This expression is used to describe a situation where one person meets their match or encounters someone even more capable, clever, or aggressive than themselves. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'Diamond cuts diamond' or 'To meet one's match.'

This proverb suggests that certain things, once triggered, are difficult to contain or calm down. A quiet, patient person (Saint) once pushed to anger becomes extremely fierce, and similarly, once a situation turns foul or vulgar, the unpleasantness lingers or escalates uncontrollably.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person encounters someone even more capable, clever, or dominant than themselves. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'to meet one's match' or 'diamond cuts diamond.' It highlights that there is always someone superior to any given individual.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks basic necessities or a proper foundation (the head) but indulges in unnecessary luxuries or shows off with trivial things (the genitals). It mocks someone whose priorities are misplaced or who tries to maintain a facade of comfort despite being in a dire situation.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who makes inappropriate jokes or behaves lightheartedly during a serious, critical, or difficult situation. It implies that when things are already tense or scarce, there is no room for silliness.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a subordinate, accessory, or appendage exceeds the master or the main object in size, cost, or importance. It highlights the absurdity of an overhead or an attachment being more burdensome than the primary entity itself.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the maintenance, cost, or burden of an object exceeds the value or capacity of the person owning it. It highlights an imbalance where the accessory or responsibility is larger/heavier than the main subject.

This expression means that while one can lie to the world, it is impossible to deceive one's own conscience. Every individual is internally aware of the truth regardless of the falsehoods they speak outwardly. It is often used to emphasize self-accountability and the fact that one cannot hide from their own thoughts.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the accessories, subordinates, or rituals are more expensive, complex, or heavy than the main subject or the principal person itself. It highlights a disproportionate relationship where the overhead exceeds the core entity.

This expression is used to criticize someone who is physically grown up or looks like an adult but lacks maturity, common sense, or intelligence. It highlights the contrast between physical growth ('Masi Pedda') and foolish behavior ('Gadidha Buddhi').