తొడబలం ఉంటే తొంబై మంది ఉన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where a large number of people are involved in a very simple task, leading to inefficiency, unnecessary commotion, or an underwhelming result. It highlights the futility of over-organizing or having too many people 'help' with a minor job.

This proverb is used to comment on someone who has physical beauty or a grand appearance but lacks knowledge, basic skills, or a good beginning in education/character. 'Shreekaram' signifies the start of learning or auspiciousness, while 'Aakaram' refers to outward appearance.

This proverb is used to emphasize that physical beauty or talent alone is not sufficient for success or happiness in life; one also needs good fortune or timing. It is often said when a capable or beautiful person faces continuous failures.

This proverb is used to mock someone who tries to sound modest or innocent while admitting to a large number of faults or misdeeds. It highlights shamelessness and the futility of trying to count or justify excessive bad behavior.

This proverb highlights human greed and the constant craving for variety in food. Despite the tongue being a very small organ (a Tola is a small unit of weight), it demands an endless variety of flavors and delicacies. It is used to describe someone who is overly fastidious about food or someone whose desires are disproportionate to their size or status.

This expression suggests that a task becomes significantly easier or can be repeated many times more effectively when one has company or support. It highlights the power of companionship and collaboration in overcoming challenges or sustaining effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone exaggerates a story or a rumor even further than the original speaker. It highlights how rumors spread and grow disproportionately as they pass from person to person.

This proverb is used to describe someone who tries to minimize their excessive or shameless behavior by presenting it in a casual or matter-of-fact way. It highlights hypocrisy or a lack of shame in someone who has committed many mistakes or transgressions but speaks of them as if they are perfectly normal.

This proverb is used to describe people who lack shame or filters and openly admit to their faults or wrongdoings with a sense of pride or nonchalance. It highlights a situation where someone is so habituated to a particular vice or behavior that they no longer feel the need to hide it, even when the numbers or facts are shocking.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the secondary or unimportant part of something is prioritized over the primary or essential part. It highlights poor resource allocation, misplaced priorities, or a ridiculous imbalance where the accessory gets more attention or value than the main entity.