మౌనం అర్ధాంగీకారం

This expression is used to suggest that if a person remains silent when a proposition is made or a question is asked, it can be interpreted as their partial consent or tacit agreement. It is similar to the Latin proverb 'Silence gives consent'.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who makes excessive or unnecessary efforts to improve something that is fundamentally flawed or undeserving. It implies that a person's basic character or situation is so poor that outward adornments or expensive remedies are a waste of resources.

This proverb highlights traditional domestic hierarchies where the elder or the person in a position of established power retains ultimate control, regardless of the opinions or status of subordinates. It is used to describe situations where one person's authority is absolute and unquestionable.

This expression suggests that silence is often a sign of disapproval or lack of interest, rather than agreement. It is used in contexts where someone's quietness indicates that they do not like or consent to a proposal or situation.

This expression signifies that signs of prosperity, growth, and hope should never be interrupted or cut short. Boiling milk and a glowing lamp are considered symbols of auspiciousness and 'Lakshmi' (wealth/good fortune) in Telugu culture; letting them die out abruptly is seen as a bad omen or a sign of declining luck.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.' It suggests that someone who possesses incomplete or superficial knowledge but thinks they are an expert is more likely to cause harm or make mistakes than someone who admits to knowing nothing at all.

This expression is used to describe a hypocrite who pretends to be virtuous, moral, or religious in public while possessing a wicked or malicious character in private. It is similar to the English idiom 'A wolf in sheep's clothing.'

This proverb is used to mock someone who boasts about having great authority but possesses very little actual substance or wealth. It implies that despite the high position or show of power, the actual benefits or personal worth are meager and disproportionate.

This expression highlights the value of knowing when to remain silent. While speaking well is a valuable skill, staying quiet and listening is often more precious and wise, especially in situations where words might cause conflict or unnecessary trouble.

This expression is used to describe a person who is deceptive or hypocritical. It refers to someone who maintains a polished, attractive, or virtuous appearance to the world while harboring wicked intentions, bad character, or inner turmoil. It is similar to the English phrase 'All that glitters is not gold' or 'A fair face and a foul heart'.