బిడ్డను దించి లోతు చూచినట్లు

This is a bold, satirical proverb used to describe a person who neglects their duties or legitimate relationships (like a husband) in favor of forbidden or exciting external attractions (like a lover). It is used to mock people who find no value in the things they already possess but are overjoyed by things that are fleeting or improper.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asking the wrong people for information or help. It mocks the absurdity of asking a busy person in a crowded place (like a pilgrimage) or a distracted person (a flirt) for specific details they wouldn't know. It highlights a lack of common sense in seeking assistance.

This proverb highlights that while it is easy to measure or understand physical and material things, it is impossible to truly know or measure a person's inner thoughts, intentions, or character. It is often used to advise caution when trusting people, as their outward appearance may not reflect their hidden motives.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely selfish or cautious to a fault, risking others' well-being to test a dangerous situation before committing themselves. It highlights a lack of empathy and the tendency to use others as scapegoats or guinea pigs.

This proverb describes a situation where someone prematurely abandons their hard work or current resources in anticipation of a future benefit that hasn't arrived yet. It warns against being over-optimistic or lazy based on mere signs, like a farmer who stops manually watering his crops just because he sees clouds, even though it hasn't rained yet.

This expression is used to describe someone who is incompetent or lacks the necessary skills for a task, yet takes charge of it, eventually leading to a certain disaster. It implies that the person in control is clueless about the direction they are headed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where no distinction is made between excellence and mediocrity, or between something valuable and something worthless. It highlights a lack of judgment or fairness when a person of great merit is treated the same as someone with none.

This proverb highlights the complexity and unpredictability of human nature. While physical depths like a well can be measured or observed, it is impossible to truly know or measure what is hidden within a person's heart or thoughts. It is often used to express caution about trusting people's outward appearances or to remark on someone's surprising behavior.

This expression suggests that destiny or fate (what is written on one's forehead) is the ultimate reality and depth of life. It implies that no matter how much one tries to analyze or change things, one cannot go beyond what is destined.

This expression is used to describe a foolish or reckless action where one risks something very precious just to test or find out something trivial or dangerous. It highlights extreme negligence or a lack of common sense in decision-making.