ఆడదాని అబద్ధం గోడ కట్టినట్లు ఉంటుందట

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 is used to describe someone who acts with premature or excessive caution. It highlights the futility of trying to prepare for a major, long-term crisis (like a drought) with small, temporary measures (like cooked leftovers) that will likely spoil before they are even needed.

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 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.

This expression suggests that telling a lie requires weaving together multiple fabricated points to make it seem believable. It implies that lies are often inconsistent or fragile, much like a cloth made of many patches that might fall apart under scrutiny.

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.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to do a simple or necessary task, but they respond by suggesting something else entirely or by making an irrelevant, stubborn, or counterproductive counter-offer. It highlights a lack of understanding or willful deflection.

This expression means that while one can lie to the world, it is impossible to deceive one's own conscience. Every individual is internally aware of the truth regardless of the falsehoods they speak outwardly. It is often used to emphasize self-accountability and the fact that one cannot hide from their own thoughts.

This proverb describes a situation where someone pretends to be sympathetic or helpful while actually causing harm or dealing a severe blow. It is used to describe a calculated action that appears kind on the surface but is intended to teach a painful lesson or inflict damage, or to describe someone who acts with duplicity.

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.