నీళ్ళలో నిప్పు పెట్టి, కాలలేదని కడుపు కొట్టుకున్నట్టు

This expression is used to describe a person who appears strong, stubborn, or confident on the outside (the 'head') but lacks true substance, knowledge, or wealth on the inside (the 'stomach'). It can also refer to someone who is arrogant despite having no actual resources or merit.

This proverb is used to express that parents, although they love their children deeply, must eventually let them go and allow them to lead their own lives. It is often used in the context of a daughter getting married and leaving her parental home, implying that one cannot hold onto their children indefinitely out of affection.

This expression describes people who indulge in wishful thinking or 'counting chickens before they hatch.' It refers to making elaborate plans or celebrating success based on imaginary or future gains that have not yet been achieved.

This expression criticizes the act of deceit for the sake of material gain or sustenance. It suggests that acquiring food or wealth through lies and dishonesty is ignoble and questions the integrity of a person who resorts to falsehoods just to satisfy their basic hunger.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions or attempts to solve a problem backfire, causing them self-inflicted harm or trouble. It is similar to the English idiom 'to dig one's own grave' or 'to shoot oneself in the foot'.

* Plega l'albero quando à giovane. † Gammel Green bryder nær den skal boles. Le fou cherche son malheur.

This proverb emphasizes that providing nourishment and care is the ultimate act of motherhood. It suggests that a person's true benefactor or caretaker deserves the same respect and status as one's own mother, highlighting that love and provision are the foundations of a parental bond.

This proverb emphasizes that natural laws and consequences apply to everyone regardless of their faith or intentions. Blind faith cannot override physical reality; even if you invoke a great person or deity, if you do something dangerous or foolish, you will suffer the consequences.

This proverb describes a person who neglects or mistreats their loyal family members and friends while seeking favors or trying to please strangers and outsiders who do not truly care for them. It is used to criticize someone's poor judgment in prioritizing relationships.

This expression describes a situation where someone makes a rash decision or a solemn promise in a fit of rage, which they eventually regret or find difficult to uphold once they calm down. It is used to caution against making life-altering commitments when one is not in a stable emotional state.

This expression describes a person who has already caused significant damage or committed a grave error and then asks for permission or guidance to do something even worse. It is used to mock people who act innocently after being intentionally destructive or those who lack common sense regarding the magnitude of their mistakes.