నాలుక తీపి, లోన విషము
naluka tipi, lona vishamu
Sweet on the tongue, poison inside
This expression describes a hypocritical person who speaks very kindly and sweetly to your face but harbors malicious intentions or hatred in their heart. It is used to warn others about deceitful people who hide their true nature behind pleasant words.
Related Phrases
విషంలో పుట్టిన పురుగు విషంలోనే జీవిస్తుంది.
vishamlo puttina purugu vishamlone jivistundi.
A worm born in poison lives only in poison.
This proverb describes people who are accustomed to bad environments or negative habits. Just as a creature born in venom becomes immune to it and knows no other life, people raised in corruption or negativity may find it difficult to adapt to a virtuous or healthy lifestyle. It is often used to imply that someone's nature or behavior is a result of their deep-rooted environment.
పైన పటారం, లోన లొటారం
paina pataram, lona lotaram
Showy on the outside, hollow on the inside
This proverb is used to describe something or someone that looks grand, beautiful, or impressive externally but is actually empty, worthless, or deficient internally. It is similar to the English expression 'All that glitters is not gold' or 'A fair face and a foul heart'.
వేపకాయంత తీపి, వేసంగంత చలువ
vepakayanta tipi, vesanganta chaluva
As sweet as a neem fruit, as cool as the summer.
A sarcastic expression used to describe something that is actually the opposite of what is being said. Since neem is incredibly bitter and summer is scorching hot, this phrase highlights a situation that is extremely unpleasant, harsh, or difficult, while using ironic comparisons.
విషానికి విషమే విరుగుడు
vishaniki vishame virugudu
Poison is the antidote for poison.
This expression is used to suggest that a problem or an evil force can only be neutralized or countered by something of its own nature or intensity. It is similar to the English proverb 'Fight fire with fire' or 'Like cures like.'
అంగిట విషం, మున్నాలిక తియ్యదనం
angita visham, munnalika tiyyadanam
Poison in the palate, sweetness on the tip of the tongue
This proverb is used to describe a hypocritical person who speaks very sweetly and kindly to one's face but harbors malicious intentions or hatred in their heart. It warns against being deceived by charming words from someone who is internally deceitful.
పైన పటారం, లోన లొటారం
paina pataram, lona lotaram
Sparkle on the outside, hollow on the inside
This proverb is used to describe something or someone that looks very impressive, attractive, or expensive on the outside but is actually empty, poor quality, or worthless internally. It is similar to the English expression 'All that glitters is not gold.'
విషములో పుట్టిన పురుగు, విషములోనే జీవిస్తుంది.
vishamulo puttina purugu, vishamulone jivistundi.
A worm born in poison lives only in poison.
This expression is used to describe individuals who are born into and raised in negative, corrupt, or toxic environments. It suggests that such people become so accustomed to their surroundings that they cannot thrive or exist anywhere else, often remaining unchanged despite external influences.
నాలుక తేనె, మనస్సు విషము
naluka tene, manassu vishamu
Honey on the tongue, poison in the heart
This expression describes a hypocritical person who speaks very sweetly and kindly but harbors malicious intentions or hatred internally. It is used to warn others about people who are outwardly pleasant but inwardly deceitful.
పాలతో పాటు విషము పెట్టినట్లు
palato patu vishamu pettinatlu
Like serving poison along with milk
This expression describes a situation where something harmful or malicious is hidden within something seemingly good, pure, or beneficial. It is used to caution against treachery or to describe a betrayal where kindness is used as a facade for a hidden agenda.
విషములో పుట్టిన పురుగుకు విషమే ఆహారం.
vishamulo puttina puruguku vishame aharam.
For a worm born in poison, poison itself is the food.
This expression suggests that individuals become accustomed to the environment they are raised in, no matter how toxic or harsh it may be. It is used to describe people who have grown up in negative circumstances and therefore find those conditions normal or even necessary for their survival.