వెలుపల వేడుక లోపల కసవు

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 proverb highlights a practical observation in farming. A sparse crop (pachuni panta) is easy to harvest and manage, making the work celebratory. Conversely, a dense, lush crop (ottu panta) is beautiful to look at and brings joy to the eyes, even if it requires more intensive labor during the harvest.

This proverb describes a situation where someone enthusiastically attempts tasks they have no aptitude for or tries to manage resources that are non-existent. It is used to mock people who waste effort on futile, clumsy, or unnecessary actions just for the sake of appearances or out of ignorance.

This proverb is used to describe redundant or useless efforts. Just as serving food to someone with a full stomach or attempting to groom a bald head provides no real benefit, performing actions where they are not needed is a waste of resources and time.

This proverb suggests that the joy or happiness derived from a celebration or a special occasion is invaluable and cannot be measured in monetary terms. It is often used to justify spending or effort for a festive event, emphasizing that the memories and happiness are worth more than the cost.

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 expression refers to a situation where something appears fine or substantial on the outside, but is actually hollow or deficient within. It is often used to describe household or personal affairs where there is a lack of substance despite outward appearances or claims.

Used to describe a situation or a person who appears grand, wealthy, or impressive on the outside but is actually empty, poor, or lacking substance internally. It is often applied to people who maintain a fake status despite having no resources.

This expression describes a person who is extremely introverted, shy, or someone who retreats into a shell to avoid facing a situation or responsibility. It is often used to characterize someone who is hiding away or being uncommunicative when confronted with a problem.

This expression describes something that looks attractive, grand, or high-quality on the surface but is actually empty, defective, or worthless inside. It is used to point out hypocrisy, superficial beauty, or deceptive appearances.