Billa's Punjabi Akhan(Proverbs) Collations
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ਅਖਾਣ: ਨ੍ਹਾਤੀ ਧੋਤੀ ਰਹਿ ਗਈ, ਮੂੰਹ ਤੇ ਮੱਖੀ ਬਹਿ ਗਈ॥
Akhan: Nhaati Dhoti Reh Gayi, Moonh Te Makkhi Bah Gayi
ਅਰਥ: ਧੋਤੇ ਮੂੰਹ ਤੇ ਚਪੇੜ ਪਈ।
Literal Translation: Bathing cloth remains, fly sits on face
Meaning (English): Efforts wasted or misdirected
English Equivalent: All dressed up and nowhere to go

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