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This proverb suggests that while lies or rumors might spread quickly or cause initial confusion, the truth eventually reveals itself over time. It is used to encourage patience during a misunderstanding or to remind someone that dishonesty cannot remain hidden forever.

Truth is the daughter of time.

This expression describes the behavior of narrow-minded or jealous people who, like frogs in a well, try to pull down anyone who attempts to climb up or succeed. It is used to characterize small-mindedness and the lack of a broader perspective or community support.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the refinement, taste, or intelligence to appreciate something valuable or sophisticated. It suggests that high-quality things are wasted on those who cannot understand their worth, similar to the English expression 'casting pearls before swine.'

This proverb refers to the 'Swati' nakshatram (star constellation). It signifies that during the auspicious Swati rain, even a small amount of rain is considered so potent and significant that it metaphorically fills the vast oceans. It is used to describe how a timely blessing or a single positive event can bring immense abundance and fulfillment.

This expression refers to the fact that only the person who performed a specific action or hid something knows the truth or the exact location. It is used to emphasize that the source or the creator has the most accurate knowledge about a situation or an object.

This expression is used to describe someone who is constantly in the presence of greatness, knowledge, or luxury but remains ignorant of its true value or essence. Just as a vessel holds milk but cannot taste it, a person might handle or be near something valuable without ever understanding or appreciating it.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who hasn't personally experienced a specific hardship or responsibility cannot truly understand the pain or effort involved. It is often cited when someone offers unsolicited advice or criticism about a struggle they have never faced.

This proverb is used to describe a person with a narrow perspective or limited knowledge who thinks their small world is everything. It highlights how someone with restricted experience cannot comprehend the vastness or complexity of the real world, much like a frog that believes its well is the entire universe.

This expression means that only the person performing a task or enduring a struggle truly understands the difficulty or burden involved. It is used to suggest that outsiders should not judge or underestimate someone's hardship without experiencing it themselves.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone claims to have deep knowledge of a person's character or a complex situation, yet they are completely ignorant of obvious, surface-level details or specific facts. It highlights a contradiction in one's claims of understanding.