తన్ను తప్పించి, ఆకాశమంత పిడుగు పడమన్నట్లు.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes baseless claims, tells lies, or provides information from unknown or unreliable sources. It refers to someone (Akasharamanna) who talks about things that have no foundation in reality, similar to an anonymous or imaginary person giving a report that cannot be verified.

This expression is used to signify a narrow escape from a major disaster or a life-threatening situation. It suggests that a small change in timing or a slight physical shift saved someone from a great calamity.

This expression is used to describe someone who has very little experience, status, or resources but makes grand, exaggerated, or impossible claims. It highlights the vast gap between a person's actual capability and their boastful words.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and preparedness in agriculture. If the tools aren't sharp or if the farmer misses the specific sowing window (season), the crop will fail, making the payment of land taxes a total loss. It is used more broadly to signify that performing a task without proper preparation or at the wrong time leads to wasted effort and resources.

This expression describes a situation where one has massive desires, ambitions, or needs, but lacks the capacity, resources, or means to fulfill them. It is often used to refer to someone who has a huge appetite for something but lacks the ability to consume or achieve it.

This proverb is primarily used in the context of agriculture but applies to any time-sensitive task. It means that if your tools aren't sharp (readiness) or if you miss the specific window of opportunity (timing), all the effort and money (taxes/investment) put into the endeavor will be a total loss. It emphasizes that both preparation and timing are crucial for success.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one has massive desires, ambitions, or needs, but lacks the capacity, resources, or means to fulfill them. It highlights the vast gap between one's appetite and their ability to consume or achieve.

This expression refers to an anonymous person who spreads rumors, writes anonymous letters, or makes baseless allegations without revealing their identity. It is typically used to describe the source of an unsigned complaint or a prank call.

This proverb is used to convey that one cannot escape a major inevitable danger or destiny by taking small, inadequate, or temporary precautions. It implies that certain consequences are unavoidable regardless of where one tries to hide.

This proverb describes a situation where one's desires or ambitions are vast and limitless, but their capacity, resources, or means to fulfill them are extremely limited. It is often used to refer to someone who has big dreams but lacks the capability or opportunity to achieve them.

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