మొగుడంటే మొద్దులు పెట్టి, మిండడంటే ముద్దులు పెట్టును.

This proverb describes a person's hypocrisy or fickle nature. It refers to someone who appears very pious and moral while listening to religious discourses or moral advice, but immediately reverts to their old, bad habits once they leave the environment. It is used to criticize those who do not practice what they hear or preach.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is stubbornly set in their ways and interprets everything, even sacred texts or advice, to justify their own negative perspective or to insult others. It mocks someone who twists context to suit their personal biases or ill intentions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to show love, kindness, or help actually results in causing harm or annoyance. It refers to people who do not know the boundaries of affection or how to help properly, ending up being counterproductive.

This proverb highlights that certain things are inherently dangerous or have consequences regardless of our affection or ownership. It is used to caution someone that being close to or protecting a wrongdoer, even if they are a loved one or family member, will eventually result in harm to oneself.

This proverb refers to things that are brief and short-lived. A shepherd's sleep is interrupted by the flock, just as a child's kiss is fleeting. It is used to describe tasks or moments that do not last long.

This proverb reflects a common human bias and double standard within families. It highlights how parents often overlook their own child's faults (viewing them with affection) while being overly critical, dismissive, or insensitive toward their daughter-in-law's efforts and intelligence.

This expression refers to someone who is so accustomed to a routine of punishment or mistreatment that they accept it as a formality to get it over with. It is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or has become completely desensitized to shame or consequences.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to do a simple or necessary task, but they respond by suggesting something else entirely or by making an irrelevant, stubborn, or counterproductive counter-offer. It highlights a lack of understanding or willful deflection.

This expression is used to highlight that practical affection, action, or a small token of love is more valuable than hearing a hundred lectures, sermons, or moral advices. It suggests that a single sincere gesture outweighs voluminous words.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who was once charming, active, or promising has become dull, lazy, or unresponsive over time. It signifies a negative transformation in personality or utility, often used when a child loses their childhood charm and becomes difficult or slow-witted.