టంగుటూరి మిరియాలు తాళం మిరియాలు

This proverb describes a situation where someone asked for help or mediation is so overwhelmed by their own problems or greed that they try to take advantage of the situation for personal gain. It refers to an incompetent or biased person who, instead of solving a conflict, adds their own demands to the mix.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, when given the freedom to lie or exaggerate, does so in such an absurd and unbelievable manner that it loses all credibility. It is used to mock people who make outrageous claims or tell tall tales without any sense of proportion.

He may lie boldly who comes from afar. ( French. ) * A beau mantir qui vient de lois.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is an overwhelming abundance or variety of things, often to the point of being unnecessary or overly elaborate. It can also imply that despite having everything one could possibly need, one still looks for small additions or refinements.

This proverb highlights the inherent value of quality or status. It means that something of high intrinsic value (like pepper), even when it is damaged or old, is still superior or more valuable than a common item (like millet) in its best form. It is used to describe people of great character or talent whose worth remains high despite setbacks.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an innocent or quiet person is unnecessarily provoked, troubled, or dragged into a conflict. It refers to disturbing someone who is minding their own business, often causing them pain or a reaction they didn't seek.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone exaggerates the qualities or size of things that are far away or inaccessible. It highlights the human tendency to embellish stories about places others cannot easily verify, similar to the English proverb 'Grass is greener on the other side' but specifically focused on exaggeration.

This proverb is used to explain that quality and quantity are different things. It signifies that expensive or high-quality items (like pepper) are usually available in small quantities, whereas common items (like sorghum) are found in bulk. It is also used to suggest that even a great amount of effort or concentration cannot change the inherent nature or scale of something.

This expression describes a situation where someone offers a lot of sweet talk, empty promises, or fake affection but provides absolutely no practical help or tangible results. It is used to criticize people who are verbose in their kindness but stingy or useless when it comes to actual support or action.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being dominated, harassed, or subjected to extreme pressure and suffering by someone close to them. It typically refers to a person (often a spouse) making life very difficult for the other by exerting control or creating constant trouble.

This proverb describes extreme greed or large-scale corruption. It implies that a person who is capable of stealing or committing a massive fraud (swallowing a temple) will consider a smaller part of it (the Nandi statue) to be an insignificant snack. It is used to describe people who have no moral boundaries and for whom no crime is too big or too small.