ఇల్లు చూస్తే తెలుస్తుంది ఇల్లాలి అందం

This proverb contrasts maternal love with the practical expectations of marital life. It suggests that a mother's primary concern is always her child's well-being and hunger, whereas a wife (metaphorically) focuses on the husband's financial stability and ability to provide for the family.

This proverb highlights the specific roles parents play in a family. It suggests that a child only truly understands the burden of authority and financial responsibility once the father is gone, and the intricacies of managing a home and family bonds once the mother is gone.

This proverb implies that the character, discipline, and efficiency of a person can be judged by the state of their immediate environment or the work they manage. Just as a clean house reflects a diligent homemaker, a person's surroundings are a mirror of their internal standards.

This proverb highlights the contrast between the attractive appearance or potential of something and the harsh reality of the hard work or effort required to manage it. It is used when someone likes the idea or the look of a project or responsibility, but is discouraged once they see the difficult labor involved in executing it.

This expression refers to things that leave such a strong impression on the mind that they continue to haunt or reappear in thoughts. It is used to describe someone who is obsessed with a particular thought or a traumatic/intense event that they cannot stop thinking about even when asleep.

This expression means that the quality or success of an endeavor becomes apparent through the effort put in and the immediate results. It is used to suggest that one doesn't have to wait until the very end to judge the outcome; the initial execution often reveals the final quality.

This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and atmosphere of a home reflect the personality, management skills, and discipline of the woman of the house. It is used to imply that surroundings often reveal the true nature of the person responsible for them.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a person who lacks the taste, knowledge, or sophistication to appreciate something beautiful or valuable. It implies that a person of low standards or ignorance cannot grasp the quality of superior things.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the true outcome or the reality of a person's condition will only be revealed after a period of time or once a specific event concludes. It implies that current appearances might be deceptive and the final truth will come to light eventually.

This expression highlights that people often fail to appreciate the value, hard work, and sacrifices of a father while he is alive. His importance is truly felt only after he is no longer there to provide support and protection. It is used to advise people to respect and care for their parents while they are still living.