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This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely innocent, tender, or young. It signifies a person who is so soft and fragile that they haven't yet experienced the harshness of the world, often referring to infants or very naive individuals.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no logical connection between a cause and its effect, or when someone gives an irrelevant or illogical response to a situation. It highlights absurdity and a lack of correlation.

Applied to inappropriate actions or words.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action in one place leads to a disproportionate or unexpected consequence elsewhere. It often highlights the severity of an impact or characterizes a situation where someone is soundly defeated or humiliated in a way that affects them completely.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and timely weeding in agriculture. 'Bodanam' is a weed that mimics the appearance of rice plants; if a farmer identifies and removes it diligently, they will yield high-quality 'Rajanam' rice (a superior variety). It is used to suggest that eliminating negative elements or putting in specific effort leads to excellent results.

This proverb is used to describe the irony of the younger generation mocking or ignoring the elderly's decline, forgetting that they too will eventually age and face the same fate. It highlights the cycle of life and the inevitability of aging.

This proverb describes a situation where two unrelated events are coincidentally or spitefully linked, or more commonly, a scenario where a positive development for one person results in an unfortunate or jealous reaction/consequence for another. It is used to mock people who cannot bear to see others progress or to describe an absurd, ill-timed coincidence.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a disaster or a major failure occurs right at the beginning of an endeavor. It highlights the irony of a pleasant or hopeful start resulting in an immediate, painful setback.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn, unyielding, or remains unaffected by circumstances that influence everyone else. It signifies resilience or, in a negative sense, someone who refuses to budge or change their stance regardless of the pressure or situation around them.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action is completely disconnected from its result, or when someone gives an irrelevant, illogical, or evasive answer to a question. It highlights a lack of cause-and-effect or a total lack of coordination.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action taken in one place has an unexpected or disproportionate effect in a completely different area. It is often used to mock flawed logic, poor cause-and-effect reasoning, or when a punishment/consequence seems unrelated to the act.