తురకలు కొట్టగా చుక్కకెదురా

This expression is used to describe a situation where an innocent person is punished for the mistakes or crimes committed by someone else who escaped. It highlights unfair treatment or misplaced anger.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone happens to get caught for their previous misdeeds or hidden secrets while an unrelated activity or investigation is taking place. It is similar to the idea of a 'windfall' discovery but in a negative or corrective context.

This proverb is used to describe a person who tries to maintain a false appearance of dignity or vanity even after facing a humiliating defeat or loss. It refers to someone who acts pretentious or focuses on superficialities when their fundamental situation is ruined or when they have been rejected.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one encounters a complete setback, total failure, or an unfavorable outcome. Historically, it refers to an astrological belief where traveling in a direction facing a specific star (Sukra/Venus) was considered an ill omen. In modern usage, it signifies facing strong opposition or a disappointing refusal.

This proverb is used to emphasize that when facing an immediate, life-threatening danger or urgent crisis, one should not worry about superstitions, omens, or astrological timings (like 'Chukkeduru'). It highlights that survival and action take precedence over ritualistic beliefs.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's plans or expectations are completely ruined or blocked at the very last moment, often resulting in great disappointment. It is similar to the English idiom 'to take the bread out of someone's mouth'.

This expression is used to describe someone who can create immense trouble, confusion, or overwhelming difficulty for others. It signifies putting someone in a situation so stressful or exhausting that they lose their bearings, similar to the English idiom 'to see stars'.

This expression is used to describe someone who appears calm, beautiful, or well-behaved while stationary or silent, but turns out to be aggressive, loud, or ill-mannered once they start acting or speaking. It is often used to warn that appearances can be deceptive.

This proverb is used to suggest that one does not need elaborate, expensive, or sophisticated tools for a simple or menial task. It highlights that ordinary means are sufficient for ordinary ends, and using something precious for a trivial purpose is unnecessary.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely stingy or a situation where every tiny resource is exploited to the point of exhaustion. It suggests that someone is so greedy or frugal that they would even try to extract use from the remains of a broken tool or a withered limb. It characterizes excessive miserliness.