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This expression is used to highlight that different problems require different solutions. It suggests that one cannot apply the same logic, treatment, or punishment to vastly different situations—specifically contrasting something as powerful and destructive as a lightning bolt (pidugu) with something as delicate as a child (bidda).

This proverb describes a situation where a person, unable to reach a compromise or perform a task correctly, suggests a solution that is absurd, impractical, or destructive to both parties. It is used to mock someone who proposes a nonsensical 'middle ground' that benefits no one, or when someone acts out of spite to ensure that if they can't have something, the other person cannot have it either.

This proverb is used to express skepticism toward someone who thinks they can achieve practical results through mere words, empty talk, or supernatural claims without putting in the necessary physical effort or logical action. It implies that certain outcomes require hard work and cannot be obtained through shortcuts or magic.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb indicating that different tasks require different levels of effort. Sesame (gingelly) seeds are tiny and delicate, needing highly refined soil prepared by multiple plowings to thrive. In contrast, horsegram is a hardy crop that grows even in rough, minimally tilled soil. It is used to suggest that one should apply effort proportional to the specific nature and needs of a project.

This expression refers to the 'Mangalsutra' or the sacred wedding thread, signifying a lifelong commitment. It is used to describe a bond, a relationship, or a deep-rooted habit that lasts until the very end of one's life, emphasizing permanence and loyalty.

This poetic expression is used to describe exceptionally beautiful handwriting. It suggests that the letters are as perfect and precious as pearls on a string, and the lines themselves are as elegant as a necklace. It is typically used as a high compliment for neat and artistic penmanship.

This proverb describes someone who is very vocal, boastful, or makes grand promises (Malli) but is completely absent or disappears when it comes time to actually do the work (Elli). It is used to criticize people who talk a lot but never follow through with action.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who applies the same simple solution to problems of vastly different scales. It suggests that a small remedy (suitable for a 'budda' or small boil) is insufficient for a massive problem (a 'bhutam' or ghost), highlighting the need for proportional responses.

This expression is used to describe a central idea, person, or solution that connects many different elements together. It implies that while there may be many components (beads), they are all unified or held together by a single point (the clasp). It is often used to describe a common theme in a story or a single solution that resolves multiple problems.

This expression is used to remind someone that results require hard work and practical effort rather than just empty talk or miracles. It is a sarcastic rhetorical question aimed at those who expect success without doing the necessary work.

Said of excessive leniency or ineffective measures.