పైన పటారం, లోపల లోటారం

This expression refers to a person or thing that is well-guarded, well-cared for, or treated with extreme caution and high regard. Historically, it stems from a story where a teacher's watermelon was protected so strictly that it became a symbol for something highly prioritized or carefully watched over.

This proverb highlights the irony and unfairness in certain transactions or interpersonal dynamics. The person who gives or lends something is often timid, weak, or hesitant (like a fly) when asking for it back, while the person who received it becomes aggressive, demanding, or fierce (like a tiger) when it is time to return the favor or the item.

This expression describes a situation or a person that appears safe or attractive on the surface but is extremely dangerous underneath. It is used to warn others about deceptive appearances or hidden traps that can lead to total ruin.

This proverb highlights how ill-managed or excessive wealth is often squandered on unproductive vanity projects (like grand stone monuments/forts) or hedonistic pleasures. It is used to caution against the misuse of resources and the inevitable waste that occurs when power and money are not directed toward the welfare of the people.

This expression is used to describe something that appears in great abundance or looks exceptionally beautiful all at once. Just as the Rela tree bursts into vibrant yellow blossoms covering the entire tree during its season, this phrase refers to a sudden, striking, or grand display of beauty or prosperity.

* O dia de amanbā ninguem o vio.

This proverb describes a person who consistently makes errors or acts wrongly, yet becomes defensive and angry when someone tries to correct them or give advice. It is used to highlight hypocrisy or an inability to accept constructive criticism.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive or happy on the outside but is actually messy, corrupt, or unhappy on the inside. It highlights the contrast between outward appearances and the underlying reality.

This proverb highlights the human tendency to favor the new or the younger generation over the old. It describes a situation where the mother-in-law (representing the old/worn out) is discarded or undervalued, while the daughter-in-law (representing the new/productive) is meticulously valued and welcomed. It is used to mock people's opportunistic or biased nature.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that appears attractive, virtuous, or high-quality on the surface, but is actually rotten, hypocritical, or of poor quality internally. It is similar to the English expression 'All that glitters is not gold' or referring to a 'whited sepulcher.'

This expression emphasizes the importance of responding to kindness with kindness, rather than with hostility or ingratitude. It is used to suggest that if someone treats you gently or does you a favor (symbolized by butter), it is morally wrong to respond with harshness or harm (symbolized by a stone).