తలకోసి మొల వేసినట్టు

talakosi mola vesinattu

Translation

Like cutting off the head and attaching it to the waist.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a completely illogical, foolish, or disproportionate solution to a problem. It refers to a situation where the remedy is worse than the disease, or when someone tries to fix a minor issue by causing a much larger, irreversible disaster.

Related Phrases

Like trying to tie a knot between a bald head and a knee.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to link two completely unrelated things or logic. It refers to an absurd comparison or an illogical argument where there is no practical connection between the subjects being discussed.

Beating crows to feed eagles

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone takes away from the poor or weak (represented by crows) to benefit the rich or powerful (represented by eagles). It signifies an unfair redistribution of resources or an act of misplaced charity where those who are truly in need are deprived to satisfy those who are already influential.

Like tying bald heads and knees in a knot. Said of a very cunning person.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to link two completely unrelated things or logic. It highlights an absurd comparison or a forced connection that makes no sense, as both a bald head and a knee are smooth and impossible to 'tie' together.

Like hoisting a flag (or placing a turban) in a fort.

This expression is used to describe achieving a significant victory, establishing control over a difficult territory, or successfully securing a position in a place that seemed hard to reach. It signifies a major milestone or a successful 'conquest' in a professional or personal context.

Like placing a turban in the fort

This expression is used to describe a significant achievement, a grand success, or the act of establishing one's authority or presence in a difficult-to-reach place. Historically, placing one's turban in an enemy's fort symbolized victory and conquest. In modern context, it refers to reaching a milestone or securing a strong position in a competitive field.

Like cutting the udder for milk

This expression describes the actions of someone who, out of greed or impatience for an immediate small gain, destroys the very source of their long-term benefit. It is used when a person's short-sightedness leads to a permanent loss.

No matter how many roles one plays, it is all for the sake of food.

This proverb signifies that ultimately, all the hard work, various professions, or pretenses a person adopts are primarily to earn a livelihood and satisfy basic needs like food. It is often used to remind someone of the fundamental purpose behind human struggle and ambition.

Like poking a tiger with a stick

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily provokes or irritates a powerful, dangerous, or short-tempered person, thereby inviting trouble or a violent reaction. It highlights the foolishness of instigating someone who is already capable of causing significant harm.

Like cutting the udder to drink milk.

This proverb describes an act of extreme foolishness or greed where one destroys the source of a recurring benefit for a small, immediate gain. It is used when someone ruins their future prospects or a sustainable resource by being impatient or short-sighted.

As if harvesting pigeon peas with the same hand used to harvest kodo millet.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person moves seamlessly from one task to another, or handles a new situation with the same ease or methods as a previous one. It often implies a sense of continuity in action or temperament, typically used when someone performs a second task immediately after the first without hesitation.