తుదను దండుగనిడి మొదలు చెడు నరుండు.

This expression is used to describe an activity, project, or performance that is so poorly executed or ineffective that it doesn't even justify the basic cost of the resources consumed (like the oil used in lamps for light during an old-time play). It signifies a complete waste of time, effort, and resources.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone finds a small reason to celebrate or gains a minor benefit amidst a significant loss or a wasteful expenditure. It refers to making the best of a bad situation or finding a silver lining in a calamity.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is so problematic, fragile, or ill-fated that any involvement results in unnecessary waste of time, money, and effort. It warns against engaging with something that brings only liability.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is raised or something is developed only to be exploited or destroyed in the end. It refers to the inevitable fate of something being nurtured just to meet an ultimate, often harsh, purpose.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation. It suggests that if the initial stage of a task, person, or plant lacks core strength or quality, one cannot expect a successful or fruitful outcome at the conclusion. It is used to remind people that the end result depends entirely on the integrity of the start.

This proverb is used when a mistake or a blunder occurs, and everyone involved (or the community) has to share the burden of the resulting penalty or loss. It highlights collective responsibility or the shared consequences of an individual's error.

This expression is used to describe a foolish or counterproductive action where someone destroys something valuable or productive to replace it with something useless or inferior. It highlights a lack of foresight or poor judgment in decision-making.

This proverb is used to warn against extreme greed. It describes a situation where a person's desire for extra profit or interest leads them to take excessive risks, resulting in the loss of their original investment or capital.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an unexpected or unnecessary additional expense occurs at a time when one is already spending heavily, typically during a celebration or crisis. It signifies the burden of 'wasteful' costs added to already high costs.

This expression is used to describe people who are willing to spend money on useless things, penalties, or unnecessary losses but hesitate or refuse to spend money on something auspicious, joyful, or beneficial. It highlights poor priorities and the irony of people's spending habits.