అన్నీ అయిన తరువాత అగ్నివైద్యం

anni ayina taruvata agnivaidyam

Translation

Administering fire treatment after everything is over.

Meaning

This expression describes taking drastic or corrective measures after it is already too late to save the situation. It is similar to the English idiom 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted' or performing a post-mortem instead of providing a cure.

Related Phrases

Like trying to hold onto leaves after the hands are burnt.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone takes precautions or looks for a solution after the damage is already done. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted' or 'crying over spilled milk.' It emphasizes that actions taken too late are futile.

Keep the doctor who prescribes branding for all diseases at a distance.

This proverb warns against individuals who suggest the same extreme or painful solution for every problem. It refers to an incompetent or dangerous 'expert' who lacks nuance and relies on crude methods, advising one to avoid such people for their own safety.

Like making a fuss after everything is over.

This expression describes a situation where someone raises objections, starts a quarrel, or demands attention after a task is finished or a decision has already been implemented. It is used to criticize unnecessary complaints that occur too late to make any constructive difference.

Will she become a housewife after leaving the house?

This proverb is used to emphasize that one's true role, identity, or duty is tied to their presence and responsibility in a specific place or context. Once you abandon your post or responsibility, you lose the status or title associated with it. It is often used to criticize someone who expects the benefits of a position without fulfilling the duties.

After the fox escaped, he sat crying at the burrow.

This proverb describes a person who takes action or shows concern after the opportunity is long gone or the damage is already done. It is used to mock someone's useless efforts or mourning after a critical moment has passed.

They say Annambhatlu climbed onto the loft after turning sixty years old.

This proverb is used to describe someone who attempts to start a new venture, learn a new skill, or take up a major responsibility at a very late stage in life when they are no longer physically or mentally fit for it. It highlights the irony of delayed action or performing a task when its relevance or the person's capability has passed.

Like the mother-in-law sticking her finger in after everything has been arranged.

This expression is used to describe someone who finds unnecessary faults or makes minor, annoying changes to something that is already perfect or complete. It highlights a tendency to interfere or nitpick just to assert authority or feel important, even when no help is needed.

Apply the brand only after identifying the joint.

This proverb emphasizes that any action or corrective measure should be taken only after thoroughly understanding the root cause of a problem. In ancient medicine, 'vatha' (branding/cauterization) was a treatment, but it was effective only if applied precisely on the affected joint. It is used to advise someone to act with precision and knowledge rather than blindly.

After getting married, is there any way out of cooking and serving?

This expression is used to signify that once you have committed to a responsibility or entered into a situation of your own choice, you must fulfill the duties that come with it, no matter how difficult or tedious they are. It emphasizes accepting the inevitable consequences of one's decisions.

Like fire inaugurated with water.

This expression is used to describe a person who looks extremely radiant, calm, yet powerfully glowing after a bath or a spiritual practice. It describes a state where someone appears purified and exceptionally bright or handsome.

Abhisheka is the term used for bathing or anointing an idol.