అగ్గువ బేరం నుగ్గునుగ్గు

agguva beram nuggunuggu

Translation

A cheap bargain results in crushed pieces.

Meaning

This proverb serves as a warning against buying low-quality goods just because they are inexpensive. It suggests that when you choose something solely based on its low price, it is likely to break easily or turn out to be worthless, eventually leading to a loss. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Buy cheap, buy twice.'

Related Phrases

Habits formed with the first spoonful of milk will not leave until the funeral pyre.

This proverb emphasizes that character traits and habits formed in early childhood are deeply ingrained and stay with a person throughout their entire life until death. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Old habits die hard' or 'As the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined.' It is often used to describe someone's persistent nature or unchangeable behavior.

If it becomes cheap, it comes to the market

This proverb is used to describe something that has become so common or cheap that it is easily available to everyone. It is often used in a slightly mocking or cynical way to suggest that when the value or quality of something decreases, it loses its exclusivity and becomes public property or common knowledge.

Cheapness doesn't let you buy, dearness doesn't let you sell.

This expression refers to a state of extreme indecision or hesitation in trade and life. It describes someone who is too stingy to buy when prices are low (thinking they might drop further) and too greedy to sell when prices are high (hoping for even more profit), ultimately leading to missed opportunities.

Castor oil business and jaundice disease should not be trusted.

This proverb highlights unpredictability. In the past, castor oil prices fluctuated wildly and jaundice was a disease known for its deceptive recovery and sudden relapses. It is used to describe situations or people that are highly unstable, unreliable, or where outcomes cannot be predicted with certainty.

When it is cheap, it comes to the bazar.

This proverb is used to criticize something of poor quality or low value. It implies that items are only readily available or brought to the market in abundance when they are cheap or inferior. It can also be applied to people or situations where someone shows up only when there is an easy benefit or no effort required.

A bargain [with a man] with his belly full. A person in easy circumstances will drive a hard bargain.

This expression refers to a negotiation or deal where one party is not in desperate need or in a hurry. Since they are already satisfied (full), they can afford to be indifferent, picky, or firm on their terms without worrying about the outcome.

A stone design and a monkey's design

This expression refers to something that is messy, disorganized, or poorly executed. It compares a drawing or task to a pattern made by a monkey or on rough stone, implying it lacks clarity, beauty, or skill. It is often used to describe bad handwriting or a chaotic situation.

When it is cheap, all will buy.

This proverb is used to describe things that are easily accessible or low in price, leading to high demand regardless of quality. It can also be used metaphorically to suggest that when something loses its value or rarity, it is no longer exclusive or special.

If it is cheap, everyone will buy it.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a product, service, or idea is so low in price or effort that people flock to it regardless of its quality or necessity. It highlights the human tendency to be attracted to low-cost items and is often used as a cautionary remark about value versus price.

A bargain made with a full stomach

This expression refers to a negotiation or deal where one party is not in a hurry or desperate to sell or buy. Because they are already satisfied or financially stable, they can afford to be stubborn, picky, or indifferent to the outcome of the deal.