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This proverb describes hypocrisy. It is used to refer to people who pretend to be extremely pious or virtuous through rituals, yet their character and actions (like lying) are deceptive and dishonest.

This expression is used to describe a hypocrite who preaches high moral values and ethics to others but performs harmful or malicious actions in practice. It highlights the disparity between someone's virtuous words and their deceitful deeds.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocrisy or double standards. It refers to someone who outwardly performs pious acts (like the ritualistic holy baths in the month of Magham) but privately engages in base, immoral, or contradictory behavior. It describes people who maintain a virtuous facade while their actions are unethical.

This expression is used to describe a person who is hypocritical or two-faced. It refers to someone whose outward words or behavior do not match their true internal intentions or feelings.

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on grand airs or acts superior while actually depending on others' charity, and further exhibits entitlement by getting angry when their demands are not met. It highlights the irony of having a big ego despite being in a position of dependency.

This proverb describes a moral dilemma or a 'no-win' situation. It suggests that lying leads to a lack of sustenance or prosperity (guilt/consequences), while telling the harsh truth might lead to social isolation or lack of even basic support. It is used to describe situations where both honesty and dishonesty carry difficult consequences.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of confession and accountability. It suggests that acknowledging one's mistakes or wrongdoings openly helps in reducing the burden of guilt and paves the way for forgiveness or self-correction. It is used to encourage people to be honest about their faults rather than hiding them.

This proverb describes a person who pretends to be very religious, pious, or moral on the outside while engaging in dishonest or deceitful behavior in reality. It is used to point out hypocrisy and the contrast between a person's outward show of devotion and their actual character.

A hypocrite. Much praying, but no piety. Beads about the neck and the devil in the heart. ఛ.

This expression describes something that looks attractive, grand, or high-quality on the surface but is actually empty, defective, or worthless inside. It is used to point out hypocrisy, superficial beauty, or deceptive appearances.

This proverb describes people who claim to be close relatives or friends but avoid any real interaction, responsibility, or visit. It is used to mock hypocritical relationships where people maintain a facade of closeness but become annoyed when actually asked to participate or visit.

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