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“ ചക്കിന്റെ മുരട്ടെ കുട്ടന്റെ ചെൽ”
English Translation:
Like the antics of the bullock tethered to the oil press. (Going in circles with endless motion while achieving zero real forward progress.)

“ മങ്ങലിക്കു പൂളുവെക്കുന്നതുപോലെ”
English Translation:
Like offering a small sliver of coconut to an auspicious married woman. (Offering an insulting, petty trifle where an honorable, generous tribute is warranted.)

“ സൂചികൊണ്ടെടുപ്പാനുള്ളതു തൂമ്പാകൊണ്ടാക്കരുതു”
English Translation:
Do not turn a matter that could be picked out with a needle into something requiring a heavy spade. (Address small irritants promptly before they escalate into massive crises; nip troubles in the bud.)