అబద్ధం చెప్పితే అన్నం పుట్టదు, నిజం చెప్పితే నీళ్ళు పుట్టవు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where despite being surrounded by family, relatives, or many known people, no one actually steps up to help in a time of need. It highlights the irony of having a large social circle or family that offers no practical support.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of confession and accountability. It suggests that acknowledging one's mistakes or wrongdoings openly helps in reducing the burden of guilt and paves the way for forgiveness or self-correction. It is used to encourage people to be honest about their faults rather than hiding them.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gives a completely irrelevant, evasive, or nonsensical answer to avoid telling the truth or to dodge a direct question. It highlights the absurdity of the excuse provided.

This expression is used to describe a lie that is told so convincingly and perfectly that it becomes indistinguishable from the truth, or effectively 'pins' the truth down so it cannot surface. It refers to the craftiness of a well-constructed falsehood.

This proverb highlights the importance of basic resources and prerequisites. If a village lacks essential raw materials or the base for prosperity (like oil or ghee), it is unlikely to provide a full, comfortable meal or a livelihood. It is used to describe situations where one cannot expect a significant outcome when the fundamental necessities are missing.

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 highlights the unpredictable nature of fate. It means that good fortune often arrives unexpectedly without prior notice, and similarly, misfortune or bad times do not give a warning before they depart or arrive. It is used to suggest that one should remain humble during success and hopeful during hard times.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is surrounded by many friends or relatives who claim to be close, yet none of them step forward to help when there is a genuine need. It highlights the irony of having a large social circle that offers no practical support.

This expression highlights the unpredictability of life. It means that good fortune often arrives unexpectedly without prior notice, and similarly, a period of misfortune or bad luck doesn't end just because one wants it to; it follows its own course. It is used to describe the sudden turns of fate.

This proverb describes a situation where being honest and speaking the blunt truth often leads to social isolation or unpopularity. It is used when someone faces backlash or hostility for revealing an uncomfortable reality that others would prefer to ignore or keep hidden.

Truth produces hatred. (Latin.)!