చెప్పేవాడికి సిగ్గులేదు, వినేవాడికి ఎగ్గులేదు

This proverb is used to describe a person who is utterly shameless and indifferent to criticism. Just as a dead, leafless tree stump is unaffected by the wind and cannot breathe or sway, a thick-skinned or stubborn person remains unmoved by insults, advice, or social embarrassment.

This proverb highlights how standards or inhibitions are lost in certain states. Just as one might disregard hygiene (saliva/leftovers) when extremely hungry or in certain intimate contexts, a drunkard loses all sense of social shame or decorum while intoxicated.

This proverb highlights two things: first, that for someone who is hungry or in certain casual contexts, the ritual impurity of saliva-touched food is often ignored. Second, and more primarily, it serves as a social commentary that a person under the influence of alcohol loses their sense of social dignity and moral inhibition.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is utterly shameless and persistent in their behavior despite repeated criticism or humiliation. It suggests that just as the dark moon day inevitably occurs regardless of anything, the person will continue their shameless actions without any hesitation or remorse.

This expression is used to describe a situation where neither party involved has any sense of self-respect or integrity. It highlights a mutual lack of character, where one person is shamelessly acting and the other is too weak to stand up or has no standard themselves.

This expression is used when someone is telling blatant lies, making absurd claims, or giving bad advice. It suggests that even if the speaker is being unreasonable or shameless, the listener should use their own intelligence and discretion to evaluate the information rather than blindly believing or following it.

This expression describes a situation where two parties are completely thick-skinned or indifferent to social criticism and common decency. It is used to mock people who continue their shameless behavior or association despite being caught or criticized, showing a mutual lack of integrity or embarrassment.

This proverb is used to describe behavioral extremes. It suggests that a person blinded by their own beauty or vanity might act without modesty, while a person consumed by intense rage loses all sense of social boundaries or decorum (shame/disgrace).

This proverb is used when someone gives unreasonable advice or tells nonsense. It implies that even if a speaker is being irrational or repetitive, the listener should use their own judgment and intelligence to filter the information instead of blindly following or believing it.

This proverb is used to describe situations where basic physical needs or instincts override social decorum or logic. 'Bukati' refers to someone obsessed with eating (gluttony), who loses their sense of reasoning for food, while 'Vekati' refers to a pregnant woman whose physical condition and cravings make her disregard social inhibitions or shyness. It is used to highlight that extreme necessity or biological drives often disregard rules of conduct.