రాను రామ అంటే రామకోటి, కామ కామ అంటే కామకోటి

This expression is used to describe a person who is blatantly and shamelessly honest about their intention to cause harm or mischief. It depicts a situation where someone is so committed to a negative action that they don't even try to hide it when confronted, highlighting their audacity or the inevitability of the impending trouble.

This proverb describes a situation where someone with a guilty conscience or an inferiority complex misinterprets a simple, respectful gesture or a factual observation as an insult. The father-in-law is sensitive about his blindness, so even a respectful greeting that acknowledges his state is taken as an offensive provocation.

Let him that has a glass skull not take to stone throwing. ( Italian. )*

This proverb describes a situation where two people are equally matched in their cunningness, laziness, or stubbornness. It is used when one person tries to outsmart another, but the second person responds with an equally clever or evasive answer. It literally refers to the components of a traditional water-hoisting 'etamu' (lever) talking to each other in a mocking way.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gives an arrogant, rude, or rhyming but nonsensical answer to a polite and simple question. It highlights the lack of basic manners or the tendency of some people to respond aggressively for no reason.

This proverb is used to describe a person who shamelessly admits to their blunders or destructive actions without any remorse. It highlights a situation where someone has caused significant damage and, instead of feeling guilty, behaves as if their incompetence or mischief is an established fact.

This expression is used to describe a person who is so ignorant, wicked, or perverse that they perceive even something holy, good, or well-intentioned as something offensive or wrong. It highlights a complete lack of understanding or a distorted perspective.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's own past actions, mistakes, or negligence lead to inevitable consequences. It suggests that instead of questioning why a misfortune happened, one should recognize that it is a direct result of their own behavior or destiny (Karma). It is often used to emphasize accountability or the law of cause and effect.

This proverb is used to describe people who possess no virtues of their own but spend their time ridiculing and finding faults in honest or capable people. It highlights how some people's sole purpose or habit is to disparage others' integrity.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is extremely lazy or avoids responsibilities. It highlights a situation where, when prompted to be productive or do some work, a person suggests resting or sleeping instead of contributing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to hide their mistakes or incompetence by blaming it on fate or karma. It highlights a circular or evasive way of answering where instead of giving a direct reason for a failure, one attributes it to destiny to avoid accountability.