అన్నేసి చూడు, నన్నేసి చూడు.

This expression is used to describe a cunning or deceptive person who tries to distract others with religious or righteous appearances while hiding their true intentions. It refers to someone who uses superficial symbols of piety to cover up their deceitful nature, often used when someone is being hypocritically holy.

This expression is used to describe something that reveals its true value or quality over a long period rather than immediately. It implies that while the charm of a place (the village) might be constant, the person's own worth, skills, or beauty will become increasingly apparent as time passes.

This proverb highlights the two most challenging, resource-intensive, and complex tasks in a person's life: constructing a home and organizing a marriage. It suggests that one only understands the true extent of the effort, patience, and financial strain involved once they personally undertake these responsibilities.

This proverb highlights how external adornments can dramatically enhance natural beauty. Just as a plain wall looks bright and beautiful after being whitewashed, a girl looks exceptionally radiant when adorned with jewelry. It is used to describe the transformative power of decoration and grooming.

This proverb highlights how past circumstances leave a mark. A person who was once poor but became wealthy will have a healthy, glowing face (cheeks) due to current nourishment, yet their humble beginnings might still be reflected in their lifestyle. Conversely, a person who was once rich but is now poor will still try to maintain their dignity and status through their neat, albeit old, clothing.

This proverb highlights that building a home and organizing a marriage are the two most challenging and resource-intensive tasks in a person's life. It suggests that one only understands the true extent of the effort, financial strain, and unforeseen difficulties involved once they actually undertake these responsibilities.

This expression is used to describe a person who initially appears humble or unassuming, but as time passes, their true (often negative, arrogant, or troublesome) nature reveals itself. It is a sarcastic way of saying that someone's real character or 'true colors' become more evident the longer you know them.

This expression is used to describe a person who is lazy, useless, and parasitical. It refers to someone who contributes nothing to society or the family (doesn't give anything) and doesn't even have the decency to 'get out of the way' (doesn't die), yet is always present promptly whenever it is time to eat at someone else's expense.

This proverb highlights the physical and visible remnants of a person's past circumstances. Someone who was once poor but became wealthy often retains a healthy, glowing appearance (plump cheeks) from their new prosperity. Conversely, someone who was once wealthy but lost everything often tries to maintain their dignity by wearing their old, high-quality clothes, which are now worn out or reflect their former status.

This proverb highlights two of the most significant responsibilities or risks in social life. It suggests that if you want to understand the true nature of a person or a relationship, you will find out once you either lend them money or entrust them with your daughter's life through marriage. Both acts involve a high level of trust and often lead to lasting worries or revelations about the other party's character.