అబద్ధం చెపితే నిజం ముడ్డిలో మేకు కొట్టినట్లుండాలి

This proverb is used to describe a lie that is so well-constructed, firm, and convincing that it is difficult to break or find faults in. It suggests that once a clever lie is 'built' like a wall, it stands strong and hides the truth effectively.

This proverb suggests that if one must lie, the lie should be consistent, firm, and believable, much like a well-constructed wall. It is used to point out that a person's deception is poorly structured or easily seen through due to inconsistencies.

This expression suggests that if someone chooses to lie, the lie must be so consistent, firm, and well-constructed that it leaves no gaps for doubt, much like a solid wall. It is often used to comment on someone's deceptive skills or to point out that a lie must be convincing to be successful.

This expression suggests that confessing one's mistakes or sins relieves the burden of guilt and leads to forgiveness. It is used to encourage honesty and transparency after making a mistake, implying that keeping a secret only worsens the moral weight of the action.

This proverb describes a moral dilemma or a 'no-win' situation. It suggests that lying leads to a lack of sustenance or prosperity (guilt/consequences), while telling the harsh truth might lead to social isolation or lack of even basic support. It is used to describe situations where both honesty and dishonesty carry difficult consequences.

This expression is used to describe a lie told with such confidence and conviction that it completely blinds or stuns the person who knows the actual truth. It highlights the audacity of some people who lie so convincingly that they make the truth-teller doubt themselves or feel helpless.

A slightly better position. All pleasures and miseries are relative. When compared with a man with two of his legs amputated, the one with at least one leg is fortunate. It is the positive (optimistic) attitude that matters.

This expression describes a 'catch-22' or a 'lose-lose' situation. It is used when a person is stuck between two choices where honesty might lead to immediate trouble or lack of support, but dishonesty is morally wrong and unsustainable. It highlights the difficulty of being truthful in certain social or practical circumstances.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is asked to do a simple or unpaid task (Vetti), but they try to drag it out or demand excessive details, making the task unnecessarily long or burdensome. It is used when a person complicates a simple request or when a helper becomes a nuisance by over-extending their involvement.

This proverb offers hope and encouragement during difficult times. Just as fallen walls can be rebuilt or cleared for new construction, a family's misfortune or financial ruin is not permanent; through effort and time, prosperity can be restored. It emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the possibility of a comeback.