ఉన్నమాట అంటే ఊరికి పగ, ఉన్నమాట అంటే ఉలకక తీరదు

In a place where there is no leadership or the situation is already beyond repair, incompetent or cunning people end up in charge. It is used to describe a situation where a worthless person assumes a position of authority in a worthless or dysfunctional environment.

Applied to a person who gets on well with his work when there is no one to question him.

This expression is used to highlight symmetry, reciprocity, or equal distance in relationships or logic. It suggests that if Person A has a certain obligation or distance toward Person B, then Person B has the exact same obligation or distance toward Person A. It is often used to counter one-sided arguments or to emphasize that a situation works both ways.

This proverb describes a situation where, in the absence of a capable leader or authority figure, an unworthy or cunning person assumes power and acts as if they are the ruler. It is used to mock the authority of someone who has gained importance only because there are no better alternatives available.

This expression refers to things that are valuable only as long as they are functional or maintained. It is often used to describe the fragility of human life or temporary possessions, implying that once the essence or life is gone, only a useless shell remains.

This proverb implies that people often dislike hearing the blunt truth. If a person is brutally honest and points out facts as they are, they may face social rejection or hostility from their community, as society often prefers pleasant lies over harsh realities.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone reacts defensively or gets offended when an unpleasant truth is pointed out. It implies that a person feels guilty or irritated because the statement made about them is actually true.

This expression is used when someone reacts defensively, angrily, or becomes startled because a bitter truth about them has been revealed. It is similar to the English proverb 'The truth hurts' or 'If the shoe fits, wear it.'

This proverb is used to describe a situation where speaking the blunt truth makes one unpopular or unwelcome. It suggests that people often prefer pleasant lies over harsh realities, and the person who dares to speak the truth often faces social rejection or hostility.

This proverb describes someone who avoids responsibilities or debts. The 'edge of the village' signifies a location that is easy to escape from or difficult to pinpoint, representing the elusive and untrustworthy nature of a person who habitually defaults on their promises.

This proverb describes a situation where being honest and speaking the blunt truth often leads to social isolation or unpopularity. It is used when someone faces backlash or hostility for revealing an uncomfortable reality that others would prefer to ignore or keep hidden.

Truth produces hatred. (Latin.)!