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This proverb suggests that young children (due to their innocence) and intoxicated people (due to their lack of inhibitions) are the most likely to speak the truth without filter or deception. It is used when someone unexpectedly reveals a hidden truth.

This proverb refers to a situation where a secret or confidential matter shared in private is later brought up or questioned in a public or formal setting. It highlights the breach of trust or the irony of making a private conversation a matter of public inquiry.

This proverb implies that the cleanliness and appearance of the entrance of a house reflect the character, discipline, and prosperity of the residents inside. It is often used to suggest that first impressions or external signs can indicate the internal quality or state of a situation.

This proverb implies that the state or management of a household reflects the character, habits, and diligence of the person in charge of it. Just as a clean house indicates a disciplined homemaker, any outcome reflects the effort put in by its creator.

This proverb is used to emphasize that one's true role, identity, or duty is tied to their presence and responsibility in a specific place or context. Once you abandon your post or responsibility, you lose the status or title associated with it. It is often used to criticize someone who expects the benefits of a position without fulfilling the duties.

This expression is used to convey that the true outcome or success of a project can only be determined after it is fully completed, rather than by making early assumptions or predictions.

A slight acquaintance suffices to tell what a man is made of.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a group of people's reaction or facial expressions reveal their shared disappointment or dissatisfaction without them having to say a word. It specifically refers to how people react when they are offered something poor or mediocre (like plain porridge) instead of a feast.

This expression is used to describe someone or something that is completely useless or fails to serve any intended purpose. Just as a woman who doesn't care for the home isn't a true housewife, and a broken or ill-fitting pot cannot be part of a stack (donthi), a person who lacks utility in their designated role is described this way.

This is a traditional proverb or superstition suggesting that a person who blinks excessively or has a flighty, unstable gaze may bring bad luck or mismanagement to a household. It is used metaphorically to describe individuals who lack focus or are untrustworthy in managing responsibilities.

This expression highlights the importance of a woman (wife/mother) in maintaining the harmony, prosperity, and happiness of a family. Just as a lamp dispels darkness, a virtuous woman is seen as the light that guides and sustains the household.