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This expression describes someone who is extremely manipulative or cunning, capable of making a lie seem like the truth and vice versa. It is typically used to describe a person who can distort facts so skillfully that they can deceive anyone or flip a situation entirely to their advantage through clever wordplay or deception.

This proverb describes how a small problem or a minor issue can become huge and uncontrollable if one keeps dwelling on it or meddling with it unnecessarily. Just as a monkey constantly picks at a small scratch until it becomes a large, infected wound, humans often worsen situations by overthinking or interfering excessively.

Using a very powerful weapon against a small person. Unnecessary use of strong force.

This is a traditional Telugu saying used to emphasize the gravity of hurting or killing a cat, suggesting it is equivalent to the sin of killing a Brahmin (Brahmahatya Patakam). It is often used to discourage animal cruelty or to mock superstitious beliefs regarding the consequences of accidentally harming a cat.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone applies excessive force or uses an over-powerful tool to solve a very small and trivial problem. It highlights the absurdity of disproportionate reactions or measures.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses excessive force, power, or a highly disproportionate response to a very small or insignificant problem. It highlights the absurdity of overreacting to a trivial matter.

This expression refers to a lifelong bachelor or someone who remains unmarried for a very long period, often implying a sense of stubbornness or a confirmed state of singlehood. In a more casual or humorous context, it can also refer to someone who behaves like an energetic or uncontrollable stallion despite being single.

This expression refers to someone who is extremely manipulative, clever, or deceitful. It describes a person who can twist facts so skillfully that they can make a lie appear as truth (and vice versa) to suit their needs. It is commonly used to describe crafty lawyers, cunning politicians, or smooth talkers who mislead others with their words.

Timmi is a familiar name for a she-monkey ; Brâhmî ( in the Proverb incorrectly Brahmi ) is a name of Saraswati, wife of Brahmâ. He calls evil good, and good evil. Giör vel imod en Skalk, og bed til Gud han lönner dig ikke. 25 ( 193 )

This expression is used to mock someone who puts on a false show of extreme piety, innocence, or virtue. It describes a hypocrite who pretends to be saintly while harboring deceitful intentions or having a questionable character.

Refers to a final, most powerful, and infallible solution to a problem. It is used to describe an ultimate tactic or argument that is guaranteed to succeed when all other options have failed.