ఉంగరాల చేతితో మొట్టితే, నెప్పి ఉండదు

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks a clear vision or skill, resulting in wasted effort and resources. It refers to someone who repeatedly undoes their own work or destroys something useful to create something else, only to reverse the process again, ending up with nothing productive or losing the original value of the materials.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to do something impossible or lacks the necessary tools/means to complete a task. It highlights the futility or inaccuracy of an action when the essential component required for success is missing.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is deeply frustrated or grieving but is unable to effectively express their pain or do anything about it. It signifies a state of utter helplessness where even one's attempts to lament are ineffective or incomplete due to a lack of resources or capability.

This is a sarcastic or witty expression used when someone is asked to perform a task for someone else that is either self-inflicted or redundant. It implies that the speaker is tired of helping and that the other person should take responsibility for their own burden or actions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's efforts or protests are completely ineffective and go unnoticed. Just as a hand without fingers cannot produce a loud sound or physical impact when striking a surface, this phrase refers to someone who is so powerless or helpless that their complaints or struggles do not result in any change or attention.

This expression is used to signify that one cannot extract something valuable or useful from a source that inherently lacks it. It serves as a metaphor for futility, advising against wasting effort on people or situations that do not possess the qualities or resources one is looking for.

This proverb highlights societal bias and how people's perceptions change based on a person's financial status. It means that if a wealthy person does or says something, it is highly valued and respected (like gold), but if a poor person does the exact same thing, it is disregarded or seen as cheap (like brass).

This is a sarcastic expression used to highlight the absurdity of expecting a warning or a prepared response for a surprise event or a dishonest act. It is used when someone complains about the lack of evidence or preparedness regarding a sudden mishap or a betrayal, pointing out that such things do not happen with prior notice.

This expression refers to someone who prefers giving or acting rather than just making verbal promises or refusals. It is often used to describe a person who is generous or practical, where their actions (hand) speak louder than their words (mouth).

This expression is used when someone suffers unnecessary harm or puts in avoidable effort despite having the right tools or resources to complete a task safely. It highlights a lack of common sense or the failure to use available means to protect oneself.