చెప్పులవానికి లోకమంతా తోలుతో కప్పినట్లుంటుంది

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is deceived by superficial praise or false appreciation. It suggests that while people may outwardly compliment or flatter you, their underlying intentions might involve imposing burdens or exploiting you under the guise of 'honor' or 'favor'.

This proverb describes a situation where someone offers praise or appreciation initially, but follows it up with a suggestion or action that is actually insulting, downgrading, or harmful. It is used when a person's supposed 'reward' or 'compliment' turns out to be a burden or a mockery of their true status.

This proverb describes a subjective perspective where a person's individual comfort or protection makes them oblivious to the hardships of others. It is used to point out that when someone is well-settled or privileged, they often assume that everyone else is also in the same secure position, or they perceive the world only through the lens of their own narrow experiences.

This proverb illustrates how a person's perspective is shaped by their own comforts or situation. Just as someone wearing shoes doesn't feel the thorns or heat of the ground, a person who is well-protected or privileged may mistakenly believe that the entire world is safe and comfortable, failing to recognize the hardships others face.

This proverb highlights unfairness in rewards or wages. It describes a situation where someone who does little work or offers only excuses receives more benefit (a kasu) than the person who performed the actual hard labor of roofing a house (who receives a lesser coin, a duggani). It is used to critique systems where talkers are valued more than doers.

This expression refers to things that are essential for protection and safety. Just as an eyelid protects the eye and a sandal protects the foot, it describes someone or something that acts as a constant guardian or a basic necessity for one's well-being. It is often used to describe a protective person or a relationship where one takes care of another's safety.

This expression describes a situation where someone spends their own money or resources only to end up in trouble, humiliation, or a disadvantageous position. It is used when a self-inflicted problem arises from one's own investment or effort.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of verifying facts and ensuring transparency in transactions. It suggests that if someone describes a piece of land to be a certain way, it must be acquired only if it matches that description exactly, warning against deceptive marketing or hidden flaws in deals.

This expression is used to imply that the true outcome or success of an endeavor can only be accurately judged once the work is completed. Just as a farmer knows the actual yield only after harvesting the field, one should wait for final results before making claims or evaluations.

This expression is used to describe a person who gives advice to everyone else but fails to follow that same advice in their own life. It highlights hypocrisy or the gap between preaching and practicing, similar to the English idiom 'Practice what you preach.'