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This expression is often used to convey that worldly life or human behavior is superficial and deceptive. It implies that people's actions are often just 'acts' (dramas) and that youth or external beauty is fleeting and pretentious rather than reflecting a deeper truth.

This expression is used when a situation turns out contrary to expectations or when an unintended person suffers instead of the one who was supposed to. It highlights irony, bad luck, or the unpredictability of outcomes where the target remains safe but an innocent or different party is affected.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has already accomplished a massive, difficult task or possesses immense power. For such a person, a much smaller problem or obstacle is insignificant. It is similar to the English idea of 'if someone can handle the big things, the small things are trivial.'

Gôpuram is the tower over the gate of a Hindu temple.

This proverb highlights social double standards or how the same action is perceived differently depending on the status, age, or authority of the person performing it. It is often used to point out hypocrisy or how powerful people can justify their actions while others are judged for the same.

This proverb is used to describe people with massive appetites or those who commit large-scale corruption. It suggests that for someone accustomed to consuming or stealing on a grand scale, a small amount is insignificant or easily handled. It is often used sarcastically to point out the hypocrisy or greed of influential people.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone meets their match in terms of cunning, greed, or mischief. It implies that no matter how difficult or domineering a person is, they will eventually encounter someone even more formidable who can outdo them. It is similar to the English expression 'to meet one's match'.

This expression serves as a warning to be cautious and aware of one's limits and risks. It suggests that while pursuing something (swallowing), one must also be wary of the hidden dangers or consequences that could destroy them (being swallowed). It is used to advise someone to evaluate both the potential gains and the potential risks before taking action.

Look before you leap.

This expression points out social hypocrisy or double standards. It suggests that the same action is judged differently based on the status or age of the person performing it. While a child eating between meals might be seen as a bad habit (snacking), an elder doing the same is given a more respectful or justified label (tiffin or sacred meal).

This proverb describes a situation where an irrelevant person tries to act important or gain attention in a place where they have no role. It is used to mock someone who meddles in affairs that do not concern them or someone who tries to steal the spotlight during another person's milestone.

This proverb is a satirical warning against religious hypocrites or fake godmen. It suggests that while the danger of a snake is predictable and can be managed, the deceptive nature and hidden agendas of those pretending to be holy are far more dangerous and difficult to navigate.