అరవబోకే చెల్లీ అంటే, కరవబోకే అక్కా అన్నదట
aravaboke chelli ante, karavaboke akka annadata
When told 'don't shout sister', the other replied 'don't bite elder sister'
This proverb describes a situation where a person, instead of listening to a piece of simple advice or a mild warning, retaliates with an even more aggressive or absurd counter-accusation. It is used to illustrate a lack of cooperation or an unreasonable attitude where one person is more stubborn or difficult than the other.
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కుడవబోతూ కూరాకు రుచి అడిగినట్టు
kudavabotu kuraku ruchi adiginattu
Like enquiring the flavour of the vegetables when on the point of eating them. Want of patience.
This expression is used to describe someone's unnecessary impatience or redundant inquiries about a result that they are just moments away from experiencing firsthand anyway. It highlights the pointlessness of seeking an opinion or a preview when the reality is already at hand.
రాక రాక అంటే పోకే పోకే అందట.
raka raka ante poke poke andata.
When one said 'You have finally come after a long time', the other replied 'Then I shall never leave'.
This proverb is used to describe an unwelcome guest or a situation where a rare visit turns into an overstay. It highlights the irony of being overly hospitable to someone who then takes undue advantage of the invitation, making it difficult to get them to leave.
శుభం పలకరా మంకెన్నా అంటే చెల్లిముండకు పెళ్ళెప్పడు అన్నాడట.
shubham palakara mankenna ante chellimundaku pelleppadu annadata.
When asked to say something auspicious, Mankenna asked when his widowed sister would get married.
This proverb is used to describe a person who speaks inappropriately or brings up negative, taboo, or ill-timed topics when asked to be positive. It highlights social awkwardness or a lack of common sense in communication, specifically when someone ruins a good mood with a tactless remark.
కుడవబోతూ కూరాకు రుచి అడిగినట్లు
kudavabotu kuraku ruchi adiginatlu
Like asking for the taste of the curry just as one is about to eat.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone asks for feedback or information right at the moment they are about to experience the result firsthand. It highlights the pointlessness or impatience of questioning something that will be self-evident in a matter of seconds.
మొదలు లేదు సుబ్బక్కా అంటే ముంతెడీ పెద్దక్కా అన్నదట
modalu ledu subbakka ante muntedi peddakka annadata
When one says 'Subbakka, there is no beginning/stock,' the other says 'I want a vessel full, Peddakka.'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a demand or a request without understanding that the basic requirements or resources are completely unavailable. It highlights a lack of common sense or the absurdity of asking for a specific quantity when there is nothing to start with in the first place.
అరిచే కుక్క కరవదు
ariche kukka karavadu
A barking dog does not bite
This proverb is used to describe people who make a lot of noise, threats, or boasts but rarely take any actual action. It implies that those who are truly dangerous or effective do not need to shout about it, and those who shout are often harmless.
కరవమంటే పాముకు కోపం, వదలమంటే కప్పకు కోపం
karavamante pamuku kopam, vadalamante kappaku kopam
If told to bite, the snake gets angry; if told to let go, the frog gets angry.
This proverb is used to describe a dilemma or a 'catch-22' situation where any decision made will result in displeasing one party or causing a problem. It reflects a state of being stuck between two difficult choices where you cannot satisfy everyone.
నీ పేరంటమే అక్కరలేదంటే, కరకంచు చీరకట్టుకు వస్తానన్నదట.
ni perantame akkaraledante, karakanchu chirakattuku vastanannadata.
When told her presence wasn't needed at the gathering, she said she would come wearing a gold-bordered saree.
This proverb describes a situation where someone is so thick-skinned or desperate to be involved that they ignore a direct rejection. It is used to mock people who try to impose themselves on others or participate in events where they are clearly unwelcome.
చదువకముందు వరవర అంటే, చదివిన వెనుక వడవడ అన్నాడట.
chaduvakamundu varavara ante, chadivina venuka vadavada annadata.
Before studying he said 'Vara Vara', and after studying he said 'Vada Vada'.
This proverb is used to mock someone whose education or learning has not improved their wisdom or has actually made them more confused or foolish. It describes a situation where despite putting in the effort to learn, the person remains ignorant or produces nonsensical results, often misapplying their knowledge.
నీ పేరంటమే అక్కరలేదంటే, కరకంచు చీరకట్టుకొని వస్తానన్నదట.
ni perantame akkaraledante, karakanchu chirakattukoni vastanannadata.
If you refuse to admit me to the entertainment given in your house for the poor, I will come to dinner in a rich dress.
This expression describes a situation where someone is being overly persistent or intrusive despite being clearly unwelcome or rejected. It highlights the audacity of trying to impress or participate in an event where one's very presence has been declined.
Said by a poor woman to a rich man.—At many Brahminical cere- monies gifts and food are distributed to the wives of the Vaidikas while a superior entertainment is provided for those of the Laukikas of the Niyyogi class. Forcing oneself upon another.