అంచుల అందాలు చూసి అందరూ మోసాల పాలయినట్టు.
anchula andalu chusi andaru mosala palayinattu.
Like everyone falling into deception after seeing the beauty of the edges.
This expression suggests being misled or deceived by superficial or external appearances without understanding the deeper reality or the dangers within. It is used to warn someone not to be swayed by outward glitter or initial impressions, as they can often be a facade for trouble or betrayal.
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కొండలా వచ్చి మంచులా తేలినట్టు
kondala vachchi manchula telinattu
Came like a mountain and floated away like mist
This expression is used to describe a situation where a problem or a task initially appears to be massive and overwhelming (like a mountain), but is resolved very easily or disappears without much consequence (like thin mist or dew). It is often used to express relief after a major scare.
శత్రువుని చూసి కోపం సంతుని చూసి శాంతం
shatruvuni chusi kopam santuni chusi shantam
Anger upon seeing an enemy, peace upon seeing a saint
This expression describes the natural human tendency to react differently based on the person encountered. It implies that our internal state—whether aggressive or calm—is often a reflection of the company we keep or the character of the person standing before us. It is used to suggest that one should strive for emotional balance or to describe how someone's demeanor shifts instantly depending on their surroundings.
దేవుడి పెండ్లికి అందరూ పెద్దలే.
devudi pendliki andaru peddale.
At the marriage ceremony of a god all are rulers. Where there is no head, every one does what he likes.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no clear leader or hierarchy, and everyone acts as if they are in charge or equal in authority. It is often applied to social gatherings or collaborative tasks where everyone gives orders but no one follows them, or where no specific person is assigned the responsibility of a host.
కలిగిన వారికి అందరూ చుట్టాలే
kaligina variki andaru chuttale
All are relatives of the rich man. ( Bee No. 1557. ) A full purse never lacked friends.
This proverb highlights the social reality that people flock to those who are wealthy or powerful. When someone is affluent, many people claim a relationship or friendship with them to share in their status or benefits. It is used to describe how wealth attracts people, often contrasting with how the poor are neglected.
పండుటాకును చూసి పసరాకు నవ్వినట్టు.
pandutakunu chusi pasaraku navvinattu.
Like a green leaf laughing at a dry, yellow leaf.
This proverb is used to criticize the arrogance of the youth who mock the elderly. Just as a green leaf (youth) will eventually become a dry leaf (old age), young people should realize that they will also age and face the same frailties they currently mock in others.
అందరూ అందలము ఎక్కితే మోసేవారు ఎవరు?
andaru andalamu ekkite mosevaru evaru?
If everyone climbs into the palanquin, who will be there to carry it?
This proverb is used to highlight the necessity of a division of labor. It means that in any society or project, everyone cannot be a leader or enjoy high status simultaneously; some people must perform the actual work or supportive tasks for the system to function. It is often used when everyone wants to be the boss but no one wants to do the work.
అందరూ అందలం ఎక్కితే, మోసేవారు ఎవరు?
andaru andalam ekkite, mosevaru evaru?
If all get into the palankin, who will be the bearers ? You a lady, I a lady, who is to drive out the sow? (Ollician.)
This proverb highlights the necessity of a social hierarchy and division of labor. It implies that if everyone wants to be the leader or hold a position of comfort and authority, no one will be left to do the actual work. It is used when everyone in a group expects to be served or wants a high-status role without contributing effort.
అందరూ అందలమెక్కితే మోసేవాళ్ళెవరు?
andaru andalamekkite mosevallevaru?
If everyone sits in the palanquin, who will carry it?
This proverb highlights the necessity of a social hierarchy or division of labor. It is used to point out that not everyone can be a leader or a boss; for a task or society to function, some people must perform the actual labor. It is often said when everyone wants to enjoy privileges or give orders without anyone willing to do the hard work.
అత్తను చూసి దాచుకోవడం, పిల్లను చూసి పారేసుకోవడం
attanu chusi dachukovadam, pillanu chusi paresukovadam
Hiding upon seeing the mother-in-law, throwing away upon seeing the child.
This expression refers to a person who is hypocritical or selective in their behavior based on self-interest. It describes someone who acts disciplined or stingy in front of authority figures (like a mother-in-law) to make a good impression, but becomes careless or overly generous when dealing with those who have no power over them (like a child).
వాతల అందం చూసి వాతరోగం పోయిందట
vatala andam chusi vatarogam poyindata
Seeing the beauty of the branding scars, the rheumatism vanished.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is so overwhelmed or shocked by the severity of the 'cure' or the consequences that they forget about their original ailment. It implies that the treatment (often harsh or painful, like branding used in old medicine) was so traumatic that it overshadowed the initial problem.