Billa's Punjabi Akhan(Proverbs) Collations
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ਅਖਾਣ: ਆਹ ਮੂੰਹ ਤੇ ਮਸਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਦਾਲ॥
Akhan: Aah Moonh Te Masraan Di Daal
ਅਰਥ: ਜਦੋਂ ਦੱਸਣਾ ਹੋਵੇ ਕਿ ਕੋਈ ਬੰਦਾ ਕਿਸੇ ਖ਼ਾਸ ਚੀਜ਼ ਦੇ ਯੋਗ ਨਹੀਂ ।
Literal Translation: Lentils on the mouth and mussels
Meaning (English): Refers to hypocrisy or saying something polite while harboring different intentions; showing one face but having another agenda.
English Equivalent: “Speaking with a forked tongue” or “Two-faced”

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