అసలు పసలేక దొంగని అరిచినట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone demands high honors, special arrangements, or grand treatment despite the underlying matter or person having no real substance, value, or quality. It highlights the irony of expecting luxury for something worthless.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a lot of external show, pomp, or decoration, but the core essence or quality is lacking. It refers to something that looks impressive on the outside but is disappointing in reality.

This expression is used to describe how people with similar bad habits, questionable characters, or dishonest intentions tend to support and protect each other. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'Birds of a feather flock together' or 'Honor among thieves', often used in a negative context to highlight collusion between wrongdoers.

This expression is used to describe a situation where corrupt or wicked people collaborate to share spoils or ill-gotten gains. It highlights a conspiracy where individuals with no integrity cooperate solely for mutual benefit at the expense of others.

This expression is used to describe a person who, despite having an illustrious lineage, high-status parents, or great potential, displays cowardice or lacks the expected qualities of their heritage. It highlights the irony of a person with great origins behaving in a weak or timid manner.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks real substance, skill, or power in their work but makes a lot of noise or puts on a big show. Just as a priest might not know the actual hymns (mantras) but spits a lot while chanting, it refers to situations where the external display is excessive while the core quality is missing.

This expression is used when two or more dishonest people or entities collaborate to share ill-gotten gains or exploit a situation for their own benefit. It describes a situation where 'honor among thieves' exists solely to ensure they can divide the loot without conflict, often at the expense of others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's actions or words lack substance, quality, or effectiveness, yet they are accompanied by a lot of unnecessary noise, fuss, or superficial display. It is often applied to people who talk grandly or perform elaborate rituals without achieving any real results.

This proverb implies that people of the same kind, especially those with malicious or secretive habits, can easily recognize each other's traits or motives. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'It takes one to know one' or 'Birds of a feather flock together.'

This expression suggests that things obtained with effort, persistence, or as a small extra favor often feel more satisfying or valuable than what is given freely or initially. It is used to describe the satisfaction found in small additions or the value of items gained through request/bargaining.