నంగనాచి చీర నడివీధిలో ఊడిందట.
nanganachi chira nadividhilo udindata.
The hypocrite's saree supposedly fell off in the middle of the street.
This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be extremely modest, virtuous, or innocent (a 'Nanganachi'), but whose true character or secrets are eventually exposed in a public and embarrassing way. It highlights that hypocrisy cannot be hidden forever.
Related Phrases
నంగనాచి - తుంగబుట్టి
nanganachi - tungabutti
A deceptive innocent - a hidden viper
This expression is used to describe a person who pretends to be extremely innocent, naive, or shy on the outside but is actually very cunning, manipulative, or mischievous on the inside. It is often used to call out hypocrisy or deceptive behavior.
ఆకాశవీధిలో కొంగలు, అంగడి వీధిలో దొంగలు
akashavidhilo kongalu, angadi vidhilo dongalu
Cranes in the sky street, thieves in the market street.
This expression is used to describe things that are found in their natural or expected habitat. Just as it is natural to see birds flying in the sky, it is common to find pickpockets or dishonest people in crowded marketplaces. It serves as a reminder to be cautious in specific environments where certain risks are inherent.
నంగనాచి వంగముల్లు
nanganachi vangamullu
A hypocritical saint and a bent thorn.
This expression is used to describe a person who appears innocent, shy, or harmless on the outside but is actually cunning, manipulative, or sharp-tongued. It highlights hypocrisy where someone's outward behavior contradicts their true, often mischievous, character.
వీధిలో చేసుకున్నాడు ఇంట్లో ఉంచుకున్నాడు
vidhilo chesukunnadu intlo unchukunnadu
He got it done in the street and kept it in the house.
This expression is used to describe someone who behaves recklessly or creates a mess/controversy in public, only to have to deal with the consequences and burdens within their own home. It often refers to someone who invites trouble through public actions and then has to live with the resulting problems privately.
నంగనాచి నవ్వు నలుగందాల చేటు.
nanganachi navvu nalugandala chetu.
A hypocrite's smile leads to ruin in four directions.
This proverb is used to describe a person who appears innocent or modest (a hypocrite) but is actually cunning. It warns that relying on or being deceived by the fake sweetness of such a person will lead to trouble or loss from all sides.
వీధిలో వీరంగం, సంతలో సారంగం
vidhilo virangam, santalo sarangam
Fierce behavior in the street, but melodious like a lute in the market.
This proverb describes a person who displays inconsistent behavior or dual personality depending on the audience. It refers to someone who acts aggressive, noisy, or heroic in one place (where they feel powerful or want to show off) but becomes timid, soft, or submissive in another place (where they are intimidated or need to blend in).
నమ్మి నడివీధిలో వేసిన వారెవరు?
nammi nadividhilo vesina varevaru?
Who is it that trusted and ended up being thrown into the middle of the street?
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who placed their complete trust in another person or system ends up being betrayed, abandoned, or left helpless. It highlights the vulnerability of blind faith and the harsh consequences of broken trust.
ఇంట్లో పస్తు, వీధిలో దస్తు
intlo pastu, vidhilo dastu
Fasting at home, but dressing up in the street.
This proverb describes a person who pretends to be wealthy and prosperous in public (by wearing expensive clothes or 'dastu') while suffering from poverty and hunger (fasting or 'pastu') in private. It is used to mock vanity, false pride, or the act of maintaining appearances despite financial hardship.
ఆశకుపోతే, గోచి ఊడిందట.
ashakupote, gochi udindata.
When going out of greed, even the loincloth was lost.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's excessive greed or over-ambition leads them to lose even the basic things they already possessed. It warns against being penny-wise and pound-foolish or taking unnecessary risks that result in total loss.
ఇంట్లో పోరు వీధిలో జోరు
intlo poru vidhilo joru
Conflict at home, aggression in the street
This proverb describes a person who faces constant quarrels or domestic strife at home, and as a result, projects an aggressive, loud, or overly energetic persona in public. It is used to point out that someone's outward bravado often stems from a lack of peace in their private life.