ఆబోతు మాటలకు అర్థంలేదు, గుడ్డికంటికి చూపులేదు

abotu matalaku arthamledu, guddikantiki chupuledu

Translation

There is no meaning to an ox's bellows, and there is no sight in a blind eye.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person's statements that are completely nonsensical or useless. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it is impossible to find logic or value in certain foolish or irrational arguments.

Related Phrases

There is no sense in words of condolence nor sight in a blind eye.

This proverb is used to describe someone who talks incessantly without any logic, substance, or purpose. It compares such senseless chatter to a blind eye, emphasizing that just as a blind eye cannot perform its function of seeing, 'Asodi' (nonsense or idle gossip) serves no functional purpose in communication.

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.

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.

A hill in appearance, but lacks substance or weight.

This expression is used to describe someone who appears physically strong, impressive, or imposing but lacks the actual strength, capability, or inner fortitude to back it up. It is similar to the English phrase 'All bark and no bite' or referring to someone as a 'hollow giant.'

Greed has no end, sleep has no comfort.

This proverb highlights the restless nature of excessive desire. It means that there is no limit to human ambition or greed, and a person consumed by constant cravings can never find peace of mind or restful sleep. It is used to describe someone who is never satisfied with what they have.

There is no meaning to fortunetelling words, and there is no sight in a blind eye.

This proverb is used to describe nonsense, gossip, or irrelevant talk that lacks substance or logic. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it is impossible to find any truth or value in idle chatter or superstitious predictions.

There is no end to greed, and there is no poverty greater than a loincloth.

This proverb highlights the irony of human nature. It means that human desires and greed are limitless and never-ending, yet at the same time, one's actual physical needs are minimal, or one can be reduced to the absolute lowest state of poverty where a loincloth is the only possession. It is used to advise someone to be content with what they have because greed has no boundaries.

No one can face the sword, and there is no turning back on the word.

This expression is used to describe a person of great power and unwavering integrity. It implies that the person is physically invincible or authoritative (the sword) and that they are exceptionally honorable, always keeping their promises and never retracting what they have said (the word).

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.

Good intelligence has no harm, lack of intelligence has no control.

This proverb highlights that a person with good character and wisdom will never face downfall or ruin because of their choices. Conversely, a person without wisdom or sense has no restraint, leading to uncontrolled behavior and inevitable trouble. It is used to emphasize the importance of cultivating good judgment.