వానలేని వట్టిపిడుగు

This expression is used to describe something that is meaningless, lacks a logical source, or is a false alarm. It refers to situations where an effect is seen or heard without the expected cause, often implying that something is trivial, fake, or lacking substance.

This proverb is used to criticize people who make tall claims, give advice, or talk excessively without actually being generous or helpful. Just as a tree that produces no flowers or fruit is useless despite its size, empty words without meaningful actions or charity are considered worthless in a relationship or society.

This proverb describes a person who is lazy, slow, or indifferent when it comes to shared or community tasks, but displays immense energy, speed, and strength when working on their own personal interests. It is used to criticize selfishness or lack of accountability in collective efforts.

This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely energetic and hardworking when it comes to their own personal tasks (like a thunderbolt), but becomes lazy, weak, or uninterested when it comes to shared or community responsibilities. It is used to critique selfishness and lack of cooperation in teamwork.

This proverb is used to describe a lazy person who has a massive appetite and eats very quickly (like a thunderbolt), but becomes tired, weak, or avoids effort when it is time to work. It highlights the irony of someone being energetic about consumption but lethargic about contribution.

This proverb is used to criticize people who talk a lot or make grand promises without any intention of actually helping or providing anything. It highlights the pointlessness of empty negotiations or discussions (vatti beramu) that do not result in a tangible outcome or act of generosity (petti poyadam).

This expression is used to highlight the futility of using weak or insignificant defenses against a massive, overwhelming force or a major disaster. It suggests that certain problems are too big to be solved by trivial means.

This proverb is used to describe things that are unnatural, inexplicable, or lacking their primary cause. It refers to a situation where a result is seen without its source, often used to highlight something that feels incomplete, artificial, or suspicious.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.