గుడ్డి గుర్రానికి పండ్లు తోమితే గుగ్గిళ్ళు అవుతాయా?

This expression describes a person who intentionally ignores what they see or hear. It is used to characterize someone who stays indifferent or pretends to be unaware of the truth or events happening right in front of them for personal reasons or convenience.

This proverb suggests that a person's character, behavior, and traits are often influenced by their upbringing, family background, or the environment they are born into. It is typically used to imply that quality or nature is inherent to one's roots.

This proverb is used to question the nature of a relationship. It asks whether a person is a genuine blood relative (pegu chuttam) who cares out of love, or a 'fair-weather friend' (pettu chuttam) who is only around for financial gain, gifts, or personal benefit. It is often used when someone shows sudden interest in a person's life only when they become wealthy or influential.

A table friend is changeable. (French.)‡ * Vache de loin a lait asses. † Geluk en glas brekt even ras. ‡ Ami de table est variable.

This proverb suggests that external appearance, wealth, or fine clothing cannot change a person's inherent nature, character, or lack of class. It is used to describe situations where someone tries to act superior by using material things, but their true behavior or background eventually reveals itself.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely uncooperative or stubborn, giving nonsensical or defiant answers to every suggestion. It is used to mock someone who deliberately acts difficult or makes strange excuses to avoid doing what is asked of them, regardless of the situation.

This proverb describes a situation where two people who have similar weaknesses or limitations come together, making it impossible for them to help each other. It is used to mock a match or partnership where neither party can compensate for the other's flaws, leading to total inefficiency.

This proverb describes a situation where a person tries to escape one danger only to end up in a much worse or equally dangerous situation. It is used when a 'remedy' or an alternative choice is just as harmful as the original problem.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where excessive resources or rewards are given to someone who is incapable of performing the task or doesn't deserve it. It highlights the irony of wasting valuable things on those who cannot make good use of them, or providing high maintenance for a useless asset.

This expression describes people who offer verbal sympathy or make grand promises but disappear when actual help or hospitality (like providing a meal) is required. It refers to someone who is friendly only on the surface and avoids the responsibility of true friendship or kinship.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes a foolish risk by overestimating their safety or underestimating an opponent's capability. It is used to mock people who act overconfidently or disrespectfully toward someone they perceive as weak or incapacitated, often leading to their own downfall when the perceived weakness turns out to be false or insufficient protection.