ProverbPedia

“ അരെക്കുമ്പോൾ തികട്ടിയാൽ കുടിക്കുമ്പോൾ ഛർദ്ധിക്കും”
English Translation:
If it makes you gag while grinding, it will make you vomit when swallowed. (If a venture is foul from its very preparation, following through with it will end in complete disaster.)

“ കൊക്കിനുവെച്ചതു നത്തിനുകൊണ്ടു”
English Translation:
What was aimed at the crane hit the barn owl. (A blow or penalty meant for one party ends up striking a completely different recipient.)

“ ചെറുതു കുറുതുപണിക്കു നല്ലവിരുത�”
English Translation:
Exceptionally clever at trivial odd jobs. (Adept at managing minor minutiae, but completely incapable of handling substantial, serious undertakings.)