ఆ ఇంటికి తలుపులేదు, ఈ ఇంటికి ద్వారబంధము లేదు
a intiki talupuledu, i intiki dvarabandhamu ledu
That house has no door, and this house has no doorframe.
This proverb is used to describe two people or entities that are equally flawed, destitute, or lacking in basic necessities. It signifies a situation where neither side can help the other because both are in a state of ruin or insufficiency.
Related Phrases
ఆసాది కూతలకు అర్థమూ లేదు, గుడ్డి కంటికి చూపూ లేదు
asadi kutalaku arthamu ledu, guddi kantiki chupu ledu
The shouts of an Asadi have no meaning, and a blind eye has no sight.
This proverb is used to describe speech or actions that are completely nonsensical or useless. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it implies that certain talk (historically referring to the loud, rhythmic, but sometimes unintelligible chanting of the Asadi folk performers) lacks substance or logic. It is used to dismiss someone's words as noise without value.
దాష్టీకానికి ధర్మంలేదు, కాయకంటికి చూపులేదు.
dashtikaniki dharmamledu, kayakantiki chupuledu.
There is no righteousness in tyranny, and there is no sight in a cataract.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is blinded by power or arrogance. Just as a physical cataract prevents a person from seeing the world, an oppressive or tyrannical mindset prevents a person from seeing what is fair, moral, or just. It emphasizes that power-hungry individuals often lose their sense of right and wrong.
ఈ ఇంటికాకి ఆ ఇంటి మీద వాలదు
i intikaki a inti mida valadu
This house crow will not perch on that house.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely loyal or strictly confined to their own circle, family, or workplace. It characterizes someone who never interferes in others' business or stays so busy/loyal to their own home that they never visit others.
ఆ ఇంటికి తలుపు లేదు, ఈ ఇంటికి ద్వారబంధం లేదు
a intiki talupu ledu, i intiki dvarabandham ledu
That house has no door, and this house has no doorframe.
This expression is used to describe two people or entities that are equally deficient, poor, or lacking in resources. It highlights a situation where neither side can help the other because both are in the same state of deprivation or inadequacy.
మాటకు మా ఇంటికి, కూటికి మీ ఇంటికి
mataku ma intiki, kutiki mi intiki
For conversation at our house, for a meal at your house.
This proverb is used to describe someone who is very friendly and talkative but avoids being hospitable or sharing food. It refers to a person who is happy to host a conversation but expects others to provide the meal or resources. It highlights a one-sided relationship or stinginess disguised as friendliness.
ఆ ఇంటి కాకి ఈ ఇంటి మీద వాలదు, ఈ ఇంటి కాకి ఆ ఇంటి మీద వాలదు
a inti kaki i inti mida valadu, i inti kaki a inti mida valadu
That house's crow doesn't land on this house, and this house's crow doesn't land on that house.
This expression is used to describe an extreme state of enmity or total lack of communication between two families or individuals. It signifies that there is absolutely no relationship or interaction remaining between two parties, often due to a severe dispute or long-standing rivalry.
ధాష్టీకానికి ధర్మము లేదు, గుడ్డి కంటికి చూపు లేదు.
dhashtikaniki dharmamu ledu, guddi kantiki chupu ledu.
There is no justice in oppression, and no sight in a blind eye.
This proverb is used to describe people who act with arrogance, tyranny, or brute force. It implies that just as it is naturally impossible for a blind eye to see, it is impossible for a person acting out of sheer dominance or malice to follow the path of justice or ethics.
ఆ ఇంటికి దడీలేదు, ఈ ఇంటికి గడియలేదు.
a intiki dadiledu, i intiki gadiyaledu.
That house has no fence, and this house has no latch.
This proverb describes a state of total insecurity, neglect, or lack of discipline. It is used to refer to a situation where there are no boundaries or protections in place, often implying that a system or family is disorganized and vulnerable to outside interference or internal chaos.
మాటల తేటలు మా ఇంటికాడ, మాపటి తిండి మీ ఇంటికాడ
matala tetalu ma intikada, mapati tindi mi intikada
Smart words at my house, but dinner at your house.
This expression describes a person who talks grandly or boasts about their status at home, yet depends on others for their basic needs or survival. It is used to mock hypocritical people who act superior but are actually freeloaders.
ఆ ఇంటికి దడిలేదు, ఈ ఇంటికి గడి లేదు
a intiki dadiledu, i intiki gadi ledu
That house has no fence, and this house has no latch.
This proverb describes a situation of complete lack of security or discipline. It is used to refer to households or organizations where there is no control, no boundaries, and no protection, often implying a state of mismanagement or vulnerability where anyone can come and go as they please.