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This proverb describes hypocrisy or superficiality. It is used to refer to something or someone that looks attractive, elegant, or virtuous on the surface but is actually rotten, corrupt, or unpleasant on the inside.

This expression refers to precocity or someone who acts or talks with maturity beyond their actual age. It is often used to describe children who speak like adults or display premature wisdom, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation of being 'too smart for their own good.'

This proverb is used to describe someone who becomes arrogant or acts like an expert immediately after completing a task once or gaining a small amount of experience. It highlights the tendency of some people to overstate their authority or skill without having earned it through long-term effort or mastery.

This proverb is used to describe an event that happens with incredible speed or sooner than expected. It highlights extreme swiftness, suggesting that something occurred in the very brief interval it takes for a piece of butter to melt.

This expression is used to describe someone who leaves a place very suddenly, secretly, or without informing anyone. It implies a quiet or abrupt departure where no one was given notice.

This proverb describes a situation where someone lets their anger or ego cause them to miss out on a great opportunity or a joyful event. It refers to a woman who, after arguing with her mother-in-law, leaves the village in a huff, thereby missing the grand chariot festival (Teeru) she had been waiting for. It is used to caution against self-defeating behavior driven by spite.

This proverb emphasizes that only what you have already consumed or secured for yourself is truly yours. It is used to describe situations involving uncertainty or limited resources, suggesting that one should value what they have already obtained rather than relying on future promises or potential gains that may never materialize.

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 expression describes someone who is extremely manipulative, cunning, or skilled at distorting the truth. It is used to refer to a person who can make something good look bad, or something bad look good, often through clever words, influence, or deceitful arguments.

This expression is used to describe someone who shows maturity, wisdom, or behaviors far beyond their actual age, often used in the context of a child acting like an adult or being 'precocious'. It can also imply someone who has gained experience or 'ripened' prematurely.