అల్లుని గుడ్డి తెల్లారితే తెలుస్తుంది

This proverb highlights the specific roles parents play in a family. It suggests that a child only truly understands the burden of authority and financial responsibility once the father is gone, and the intricacies of managing a home and family bonds once the mother is gone.

This proverb implies that the true state or reality of a situation (or someone's life) is revealed when the light of day comes or when the time is right. It is used to suggest that secrets or hidden struggles cannot stay hidden forever and the truth will eventually come to light.

* Απλησιος πίθος.

This expression means that the truth eventually reveals itself as time passes. It is used to advise patience when someone is being falsely accused or when facts are currently obscured, suggesting that one should wait for the situation to settle for the reality to emerge.

This is a sarcastic or idiomatic expression used to mean that someone's business is finished, their secrets are out, or they have met their downfall. It often implies that someone's luck has run out or they have been caught in a situation from which they cannot recover.

He's blown up. He has shut up his shop windows.

This expression means that the quality or success of an endeavor becomes apparent through the effort put in and the immediate results. It is used to suggest that one doesn't have to wait until the very end to judge the outcome; the initial execution often reveals the final quality.

This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of a home are a direct reflection of the character, competence, and management skills of the person in charge of it. It is used to emphasize that true beauty or worth is seen in how one maintains their responsibilities and environment.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a person who lacks the taste, knowledge, or sophistication to appreciate something beautiful or valuable. It implies that a person of low standards or ignorance cannot grasp the quality of superior things.

This is a traditional agricultural and weather-related proverb. It refers to the 'Moola' and 'Jyeshta' Kartis (solar mansions). It implies that heavy rains during the Moola Karti can cause flooding or damage crops (sinking them), while the subsequent Jyeshta Karti brings weather conditions that help the crops recover or 'float'. It is used to describe the cyclical nature of challenges and recovery in farming.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the true outcome or the reality of a person's condition will only be revealed after a period of time or once a specific event concludes. It implies that current appearances might be deceptive and the final truth will come to light eventually.

This expression means that the truth will eventually reveal itself over time. It is used to suggest that one should be patient when facing false accusations or confusion, as time and stability will eventually bring the facts to light.