అంబలి అంటే ముఖాలే చెబుతాయి

This proverb implies that the state or management of a household reflects the character, habits, and diligence of the person in charge of it. Just as a clean house indicates a disciplined homemaker, any outcome reflects the effort put in by its creator.

This expression describes a situation where someone gives an irrelevant, nonsensical, or rhyming answer to a question instead of providing the actual information requested. It highlights a lack of connection between the question asked and the response given, often used when someone is being evasive or is completely lost in conversation.

This expression refers to excessive or unnecessary suspicion. It originates from a folklore where a priest (Tambala) remains suspicious of others' intentions even when things are straightforward, leading to self-created anxiety or complications. It is used to describe a person who doubts everything despite having no valid reason.

This proverb is used to describe someone who praises something or agrees enthusiastically without having any actual knowledge or understanding of the subject. It highlights superficiality and hypocrisy in praise.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, when confronted about their mistake or crime, reacts with excessive aggression or intimidation to silence the accuser. It refers to someone who uses offensive behavior as a defense mechanism to hide their guilt.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is shameless or lacks self-respect. It refers to someone who takes an insult or a criticism as a compliment, often due to thick-skinned behavior or a refusal to acknowledge their mistakes.

This phrase is used to describe a person who tries to cover up their failure or misfortune by acting as if it was their original intention or a deliberate choice. It originates from a story where a person falls down and, to avoid embarrassment, claims they intended to lie down.

This proverb suggests that the prosperity, cleanliness, and overall atmosphere of a home reflect the character, management, and hard work of the woman of the house. It is used to emphasize the importance of a woman's role in maintaining the dignity and harmony of a household.

The external appearance or the smallest details of a place/person can reveal their true internal state or prosperity. Just as the condition of the walls indicates the maintenance and wealth of a village, initial signs can help one judge the quality of something.

This expression is used to describe a hypocritical or ironic situation where a person who claims to have a solution for a problem is suffering from the exact same problem themselves. It highlights the absurdity of seeking or receiving advice from someone who cannot even help themselves.