ఆ ఉరుముకు ఈ చినుకులేనా?

a urumuku i chinukulena?

Translation

Are these the only drops for that thunder?

Meaning

Used when the results or outcomes are extremely underwhelming compared to the grand build-up, loud hype, or threats made earlier. It signifies disappointment when a large commotion results in a very small action.

Related Phrases

Even if a tiger is chasing you, do not enter a goldsmith's shop.

This proverb warns that some people or places are so treacherous that seeking refuge there is more dangerous than the original threat. It implies that a goldsmith might find a way to cheat or exploit you even in a life-and-death crisis, suggesting one should avoid dealings with notoriously cunning or untrustworthy people regardless of the circumstances.

Raindrops on marshy fields, and the playful antics of a young girl.

This poetic expression draws a parallel between the unpredictability and refreshing nature of rain falling on muddy agricultural fields and the lively, spontaneous, and sometimes erratic behavior of a young girl. It is used to describe things that are natural, lively, and captivating in their own messy or unpredictable way.

If a leaf flutters in the Hasta nakshatra, not a drop will fall in the Chitta nakshatra.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to monsoon patterns. It suggests that if there is heavy wind during the 'Hasta' rain period (causing leaves to shake/flutter), it indicates a lack of moisture or a change in weather that prevents rains from occurring in the subsequent 'Chitta' period.

Does a bundle already being carried need so many people to carry it?

This proverb is used to criticize a situation where too many people are unnecessarily involved in a simple task or one that is already being handled. It is similar to the English expression 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' but specifically highlights the redundancy of effort for a task already in progress.

A barren cow bellows more, and a cloud without rain thunders more.

This proverb is used to describe people who talk excessively or boast loudly but have little to no actual substance, skill, or productivity. Just as a cow that doesn't give milk might make the most noise, or a cloud that doesn't produce rain thunders the loudest, people who do the least work often make the most fuss.

Will the tanks be filled by drizzling rain ?

This proverb is used to indicate that small, insignificant efforts or resources are insufficient to achieve a large or monumental task. It suggests that major goals require substantial action rather than just minor attempts.

However far this village is from that village, that village is just as far from this village.

This proverb is used to emphasize symmetry, reciprocity, and equality in relationships or situations. It implies that logic, effort, or distance works both ways; if a rule applies to one side, it must equally apply to the other.

Just as this village is as far from that village, that village is the same distance from this village.

This proverb is used to illustrate the concept of reciprocity or mutual equality in relationships, situations, or consequences. It suggests that logic, rules, or feelings apply equally to both parties involved, and if one side claims a certain distance or effort, the same applies to the other side.

The rain of the Chitta star falls wherever it pleases.

This proverb refers to the Chitta Karthe (a specific period in the lunar calendar). It describes the unpredictable nature of rainfall during this time, which is often localized rather than widespread. In a broader sense, it is used to describe a person who acts solely according to their own whims and fancies, or situations where outcomes are highly selective and arbitrary.

A daughter-in-law for this word and that word; a dividing wall for this hand's serving and that hand's serving.

This expression describes a person who interferes in every conversation and meddles in every task, effectively becoming a nuisance or an obstacle. It is used to mock someone who is overly talkative, intrusive, or creates unnecessary barriers between people.