అబద్ధమాడినా గోడ పెట్టినట్లుండాలి.

abaddhamadina goda pettinatlundali.

Translation

Even if you tell a lie, it should be like building a wall.

Meaning

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.

Related Phrases

A woman's lie is as solid as a built wall.

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.

A slap in the face for knocking one's head against the wall.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone faces double trouble or a series of unfortunate events simultaneously. It conveys the idea of being hit by problems from multiple directions at once, leaving the person overwhelmed.

Misfortunes seldom come alone.

If one tells a lie, it should be like building a wall.

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.

Wealth is an illusion; character is the reality.

This proverb emphasizes that material wealth (nidhi) is temporary and can be deceptive or easily lost, whereas one's character, wisdom, or intellect (buddhi) is the only true, steadfast, and reliable asset. It is used to remind people to prioritize moral values and knowledge over the pursuit of riches.

The journey was a sham, but eating ( the provisions pre- pared ) was a reality.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes excuses to avoid leaving or starting a task until they have eaten. It highlights people who prioritize food over their responsibilities or scheduled departures, often lingering for a meal while claiming they are about to leave.

Camel below will not stay, and the pot on top will not stay.

This proverb is used to describe a highly unstable, mismatched, or precarious situation. It refers to an impossible arrangement where both the foundation (the camel) and the burden (the pot) are restless or ill-suited, leading to inevitable collapse or failure. It is often applied to people who are constantly moving or situations that lack any sense of permanence.

If you do tell a lie, let it be like a wall.

This proverb suggests that if one must lie, the lie should be consistent, firm, and believable, much like a solid wall. It is used to point out that a person's deception should at least be logically sound or well-constructed to be effective, or to criticize someone whose lies are easily seen through due to inconsistency.

Fallen walls do not remain fallen, and a ruined family does not remain ruined forever.

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.

The crops planted below do not remain, and the rains from above do not fall.

This proverb is used to describe a state of extreme distress, hopelessness, or a complete failure of systems. It originally refers to agricultural drought where neither the soil yields crops nor the sky yields rain, signifying a total lack of resources or support from any direction.

To hide one lie a thousand lies are wanted. One lie makes many. One lie draws ten after it. [Iralan.]

This proverb highlights the compounding nature of dishonesty. Once a person tells a single lie, they are often forced to create a complex web of additional falsehoods to maintain the original deception and prevent it from being discovered.