Cunning

This proverb is used to describe a person who makes excuses for their laziness or inability to complete a task by blaming external circumstances or minor health issues. It highlights the tendency to set unrealistic conditions for success to mask a lack of genuine effort or inherent weakness.

This proverb is used to warn about people who appear extremely innocent, quiet, or soft-spoken on the outside but are secretly cunning and capable of causing significant damage or destruction. It suggests that one should not judge a person's character solely by their calm or docile demeanor.

This traditional expression suggests that some people's loyalty or trust can be unpredictable and dangerous. It is used to caution someone about placing complete faith in individuals who might be fickle or potentially harmful, drawing a comparison to the inherent danger of befriending venomous snakes.

This proverb highlights that extreme suspicion or over-protective control cannot prevent someone from being unfaithful if they intend to be. It suggests that if a person is determined to deceive, they will find a way regardless of how many restrictions or monitoring measures are put in place by a jealous partner.

This proverb describes a person who pretends to be very religious, pious, or moral on the outside while engaging in dishonest or deceitful behavior in reality. It is used to point out hypocrisy and the contrast between a person's outward show of devotion and their actual character.

A hypocrite. Much praying, but no piety. Beads about the neck and the devil in the heart. ఛ.

This expression is used to describe a person who tries to escape responsibility or feigns complete ignorance about a situation even when it is not necessary. It reflects a 'playing it safe' attitude taken to an absurd or suspicious extreme to avoid any potential trouble or involvement.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses your own resources, help, or trust to cause harm to you. It refers to being betrayed or inconvenienced by something or someone you previously supported or provided.

This proverb is used to describe a person who appears innocent or modest (a hypocrite) but is actually cunning. It warns that relying on or being deceived by the fake sweetness of such a person will lead to trouble or loss from all sides.

This proverb highlights that an enemy or a person with bad intentions will not stop causing trouble just because one particular attempt failed. It is used to caution someone that a small failure for an aggressor doesn't mean the danger has passed for the victim.

This proverb is used to describe a coward or someone who only attacks those who are already defeated or weak. It signifies that some people only show their 'bravery' or strength against those who cannot fight back, but they lack the courage to face a strong or active opponent.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, when confronted about their mistake or crime, reacts with excessive aggression or intimidation to silence the accuser. It refers to someone who uses offensive behavior as a defense mechanism to hide their guilt.

This expression is used to describe a person who gives a foolish, illogical, or absurd excuse when caught red-handed. It highlights the tendency of people to make up desperate and silly justifications to cover up their mistakes or crimes even when the lie is obvious.

This expression is used to mock people who tell tall tales or exaggerate trivial events as if they are miraculous. It highlights how minor or common occurrences are sometimes presented as extraordinary feats to deceive or impress the gullible.

This proverb emphasizes the power of communication. It suggests that a person who can speak well, ask questions, and interact with others can navigate through any situation or place in the world without getting lost or stuck. Communication skills and the ability to seek help are key to survival and success.

This proverb describes a situation where someone performs an action half-heartedly or with extreme reluctance just for the sake of formality. In the analogy, the woman dislikes her husband so much that she won't even put effort into the customary act of expressing grief or frustration, doing it as lightly as possible.

This proverb is a cynical take on human nature and gratitude. It suggests that acts of kindness, like feeding someone or gifting clothes, are temporary and soon forgotten, whereas a hurt, an insult, or a physical scar (metaphorically represented by a 'brand' or 'burn') is remembered for a lifetime. It is used to describe how people tend to dwell on negative experiences more than positive ones.

This proverb is used to describe how gossip, conflicts, or conspiracies originate when two like-minded people with negative intentions get together. It suggests that their combined influence or conversation is enough to ignite trouble or spread rumors without any external spark or factual basis.

This proverb is used to describe a person who gives silly, illogical, or contradictory excuses to cover up their flaws or inconsistencies. It points out the absurdity of someone who tries to justify everything with convenient but nonsensical reasoning.

This proverb describes how different characters handle trouble. A monkey makes its wound worse by constantly picking at it (Brahma-Rakshasa refers to something uncontrollable). Similarly, the hidden malice or suppressed anger of a deceptive, silent person (nalimuchu) is even more dangerous and agonizing, like a jagged saw. It is used to warn that small problems or quiet people can become extremely destructive if mishandled.

This proverb describes a situation involving 'one-upmanship' or competitive boasting. It is used when a person tries to outperform or exaggerate even more than someone who is already bragging or making a significant claim. It highlights the tendency of some people to always claim they can do something better or bigger, regardless of how unrealistic the original claim was.