అత్తిపండు పగలకొట్టితే, అన్నీ పురుగులే.
attipandu pagalakottite, anni purugule.
If you break a fig, it is all worms.
This expression is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive, perfect, or virtuous on the outside but is actually rotten, corrupt, or full of flaws on the inside. It is often applied to deceptive appearances or hypocritical behavior.
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మేడిపండు జూడ మేలిమైయుండును పొట్టవిచ్చి చూడ పురుగులుండు.
medipandu juda melimaiyundunu pottavichchi chuda purugulundu.
A fig fruit looks beautiful on the outside, but if you split it open, it is full of worms.
This proverb is used to describe people or things that appear attractive, virtuous, or perfect on the outside but are actually corrupt, deceptive, or flawed internally. It serves as a warning not to judge based solely on outward appearances.
పూతకు ముందే పురుగు పట్టినట్లు
putaku munde purugu pattinatlu
Like a pest attacking before the flowering stage.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a project, idea, or life stage is ruined or faces major obstacles right at its inception or even before it has had a chance to begin properly. It signifies early misfortune or premature failure.
ఓలి తక్కువ అని గుడ్డిదాన్ని పెండ్లాడితే, దొంతి కుండలన్నీ పగలకొట్టినదట.
oli takkuva ani guddidanni pendladite, donti kundalanni pagalakottinadata.
When a man married a blind woman, on account of the smallness of the jointure, she broke all the pots in the pile.
This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to save money by choosing a cheap or inferior option, only to suffer much greater losses due to the hidden costs or incompetence of that choice. It is equivalent to the English concept of being 'penny wise and pound foolish.'
కొద్ది వానలకే రెక్కల పురుగులు
koddi vanalake rekkala purugulu
Winged insects appearing even for a little rain.
This expression is used to describe people who get overly excited, show off, or act prematurely even with the slightest opportunity or success. It draws a parallel to how termites or insects sprout wings and swarm out at the very first sign of rain.
అత్తిపండు పగలగొడితే అన్నీ పురుగులే
attipandu pagalagodite anni purugule
If you break open a fig fruit, it is full of worms.
This proverb is used to describe something that looks beautiful or perfect on the outside but is rotten, corrupt, or flawed on the inside. It serves as a warning not to judge things solely by their outward appearance.
మీద మెరుగులు, లోన పురుగులు
mida merugulu, lona purugulu
Glitter on the outside, worms on the inside
This proverb is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive, polished, or perfect on the outside but is actually rotten, corrupt, or empty on the inside. It is equivalent to the English expression 'All that glitters is not gold' and is often used to warn against judging by outward appearances.
ఓలి తక్కువని గుడ్డీదాన్ని పెళ్ళాడితే, పొంత కుండలన్నీ పగలకొట్టిందట
oli takkuvani guddidanni pelladite, ponta kundalanni pagalakottindata
When a man married a blind woman because the dowry (oli) was low, she ended up breaking all the cooking pots.
This proverb is used to warn against being penny-wise and pound-foolish. It describes a situation where someone tries to save money or resources by choosing a cheaper or easier option, only to suffer much greater losses or damages due to the inherent flaws or incompetence of that choice.
ఎందులో పుట్టిన పురుగు, అందులోనే చస్తుంది.
endulo puttina purugu, andulone chastundi.
The insect dies in the same place where it was born.
This expression is used to describe a person who is deeply attached to their place of origin, a specific habit, or a particular situation and remains there until the very end, despite better opportunities or the need for change. It signifies that one eventually perishes in the environment or lifestyle they are accustomed to.
పోకల కుండ చట్రాతి మీద పగలకొట్టినట్టు.
pokala kunda chatrati mida pagalakottinattu.
Like breaking a pot full of areca nuts on a stone slab. A noisy brawl.
This expression is used to describe an action that is done very harshly, suddenly, or bluntly without any hesitation or tact. Just as breaking a pot on a stone is loud and irreversible, it refers to speaking a truth or delivering news in a way that is startlingly direct and perhaps a bit crude.
* Det er godt at vware kostfri af en andens Pung. † Ex alleno tergore lata secantur lora. ‡ Qucbrarse un ojo para sacar à otro los dos. 35
పూతకు ముందే పురుగు పట్టినది
putaku munde purugu pattinadi
Worm eaten before blossoming.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a project or an endeavor faces significant problems or failure right at its inception, before it even has a chance to develop or show progress.
Premature. Precocious.