నంగనాచి నవ్వు నలుగందాల చేటు.

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.

This is used when one laughs unnecessarily or too much. For every action there is a proper place and proper time. When the action does not take these considerations into account, it will land people in trouble or awkward situation.

This proverb explains that a miser, in an attempt to save small amounts of money, often ends up facing much larger losses or multiple disadvantages. It is used to highlight how extreme stinginess can backfire, leading to poor quality of life, loss of reputation, and eventual financial or material waste.

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.

This proverb suggests that excessive or inappropriate laughter can lead to trouble, loss of respect, or unintended conflicts. It is used as a cautionary saying to advise maintaining decorum and seriousness, especially in formal or sensitive situations, implying that too much humor can be detrimental.

Laughter is the hiccup of a fool.

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.

This proverb is used to caution against excessive or inappropriate laughter. It suggests that while laughing is generally good, laughing too much, at the wrong time, or at others can lead to loss of dignity, misunderstanding, or unnecessary trouble.

This expression is used to describe a person who pretends to be extremely innocent, naive, or harmless on the outside, while actually being cunning or manipulative. It characterizes someone putting on an act of extreme docility to hide their true nature.

This proverb highlights that a greedy or stingy person often ends up losing more than they save. Due to their excessive desire to save money, they might compromise on quality, health, or relationships, eventually leading to bigger financial or personal losses from multiple directions.

This proverb is used to describe people who are inconsistent or unreliable in their speech. Since the tongue is flexible (boneless), it can easily twist the truth, make false promises, or change versions of a story to suit the situation. It serves as a warning not to trust everything someone says blindly.