ఆరంభ శూరుడికి ఆర్భాటం ఎక్కువ
arambha shurudiki arbhatam ekkuva
A hero at the beginning has too much pomp.
This proverb describes someone who shows great enthusiasm and makes a lot of noise or display at the start of a task but lacks the persistence or ability to see it through to completion. It is used to criticize people who are 'all talk and no action' or those whose energy fizzles out quickly after a grand opening.
Related Phrases
శనేశ్వరుడికి నిద్ర ఎక్కువ, దరిద్రుడికి ఆకలెక్కువ
shaneshvarudiki nidra ekkuva, daridrudiki akalekkuva
Shani (Lord of misfortune) sleeps too much, while the poor man is always hungry.
This expression highlights ironical or unfortunate traits that exacerbate a person's problems. It suggests that just as laziness (excessive sleep) is attributed to Shani, hunger is the constant companion of the poor. It is used to describe situations where people have excessive needs or habits that prevent them from overcoming their difficulties.
తెలివితక్కువ, ఆకలి ఎక్కువ
telivitakkuva, akali ekkuva
Low intelligence, high hunger
This expression is used to mock someone who lacks common sense or intelligence but has a very large appetite or demands a lot of resources. It describes a person who doesn't contribute much intellectually but consumes a lot.
తెలివి తక్కువ, ఆకలెక్కువ.
telivi takkuva, akalekkuva.
Low intelligence, high hunger.
This expression is used to describe a person who lacks common sense or productivity but has excessive demands or needs. It highlights a mismatch between one's capabilities and their consumption or expectations, often used sarcastically to mock laziness or incompetence combined with greed.
దరిద్రానికి ఆకలెక్కువ
daridraniki akalekkuva
Poverty is accompanied by extreme hunger
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone lacks resources but has excessive needs or demands. It highlights the irony of having the least capacity to fulfill requirements while having the greatest desires or appetites. It is often used to comment on how problems seem to multiply for those already in a miserable state.
బంగారానికే రంగు తక్కువ?
bangaranike rangu takkuva?
Does gold lack color?
This expression is used to question how someone or something already of superior quality, status, or beauty could be considered lacking in any way. It implies that perfection needs no further validation or enhancement.
ఆరంభ శూరత్వం
arambha shuratvam
Heroism at the beginning
This expression is used to describe a person who shows a lot of excitement, energy, and enthusiasm at the start of a task but fails to maintain that momentum or complete it. It refers to someone who is a 'starter' but not a 'finisher.'
దరిద్రుడికి పిల్లలెక్కువ.
daridrudiki pillalekkuva.
A poor man has many children.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where person who is already struggling with limited resources or misfortune ends up with more burdens or responsibilities that further complicate their life. It highlights the irony of how difficulties often seem to multiply for those who can least afford them.
ఆరంభ శూరత్వము
arambha shuratvamu
Valour in the beginning. Dash, but not steady unflinching courage.
This expression refers to people who show great enthusiasm, energy, and courage when starting a new task or project, but quickly lose interest or give up before completion. It is used to describe a lack of perseverance or 'short-lived zeal'.
ధర తక్కువ బంగారానికి దాటి ఎక్కువ
dhara takkuva bangaraniki dati ekkuva
Low-priced gold has more impurities.
This proverb is used to indicate that when something is sold at an unusually low price, it is often of poor quality or has many defects. It is a cautionary saying used to remind people that 'you get what you pay for' and that cheap goods often come with hidden costs or flaws.
ఆరంభ శూరత్వం
arambha shuratvam
Beginning heroism
This expression describes people who show great enthusiasm, energy, and courage at the start of a task but quickly lose interest or give up before completion. It is used to criticize a lack of perseverance or consistency.