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This expression describes a hypocritical or contradictory situation where a person uses an insult while simultaneously asking someone else not to insult them. It is used to mock people who do exactly what they are preaching against, or those who lack self-awareness in their speech.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something beneficial or pleasant is made inaccessible or difficult to enjoy due to an underlying nuisance or danger. It refers to a person or thing that possesses great value but is surrounded by unpleasant obstacles or negative associations.

This expression highlights a domestic power dynamic where, despite something belonging to the wife, the mother-in-law exercises ultimate control or authority over it. It is used to describe situations where someone else dictates how your own possessions or rights are used.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is already in a subordinate or lowly position tries to employ someone else to do their work. It highlights unnecessary hierarchy or laziness among those who are already expected to serve.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is hit with many problems or questions simultaneously from all directions. Just as a blind man standing under a thorny jujube tree gets poked from every side no matter which way he turns, this refers to someone being overwhelmed by unavoidable difficulties.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a smaller, less significant thing or person is overshadowed or made redundant by something much larger or superior. It can also refer to something being unnoticeable or unnecessary in the presence of a much greater light or talent.

This expression is used to describe something that is redundant, repetitive, or lacks any real substance despite appearing layered. It often refers to a situation where there is no clear end or result, or where one thing is simply replaced by an identical, equally unproductive thing.

This expression describes a situation where someone is subordinate to an individual who is themselves in a lowly or subservient position. It highlights an extreme lack of authority or a hierarchy of servitude, often used to mock someone who is at the absolute bottom of a social or organizational ladder.

This expression is used to describe a stressful situation where a person works for a boss who is extremely restless, impatient, or hurried. It implies that the worker is constantly hounded or pressured because the person in charge lacks patience and expects everything to be done instantly.

This is a sarcastic expression used in Telugu to mock someone who tries to justify or downplay a blatant insult by claiming it wasn't intended to be one. It highlights the irony of insulting someone while simultaneously denying the act of insulting.