ఆవో అంటే అర్థంకాక అఘోరిస్తుంటే, ఖడో అనే దాన్ని అంటగట్టావా?
avo ante arthankaka aghoristunte, khado ane danni antagattava?
While I was struggling to even understand the word 'Aavo' (Come), did you have to attach 'Khado' (Stand) to it?
This expression is used when someone is already struggling with a basic problem or task, and someone else adds a more complex or additional burden to it. It highlights a situation where one's existing confusion is exacerbated by further complications.
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నమ్మితి రామన్నా అంటే, నా అంతవాణ్ని చేస్తానన్నట్టు.
nammiti ramanna ante, na antavanni chestanannattu.
When a man expressed his trust in Râmanna, the latter promised to make him as great a man as himself. Râmanna was really a beggar though pretending to be a great man.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's trust or reliance on another person results in them being dragged down to that person's level of misfortune or mediocrity. It warns about trusting people who are in a bad state themselves, as they might end up making your situation as bad as theirs.
ఏతి అంటే ప్రీతి అంటాడు
eti ante priti antadu
When one says he's going, the other says he's dying.
This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely agreeable, a sycophant, or someone who blindly agrees with whatever another person says just to please them, often without thinking or having an original opinion. It suggests a 'yes-man' attitude where the person simply rhymes along with the speaker's words.
Spirit of contradiction.
చేతిలో ఉంటే అర్థం, చేరువలో ఉంటే పెళ్ళాం
chetilo unte artham, cheruvalo unte pellam
If it is in hand, it is money; if she is nearby, she is a wife.
This expression highlights that things only serve their purpose or provide value when they are accessible or present. 'Artham' (money/wealth) is only useful if you have it in your possession, and a relationship (like a spouse) only provides companionship and support when the person is physically near or available.
అదుగో అంటే ఆరునెలలు
adugo ante arunelalu
When he says, "here you are," it means six months.
This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely procrastinating or slow to act. It implies that even when someone claims a task is almost done or right there, it will actually take a very long time (six months) to complete.
One "Take it" is better than two "You shall have it." (French.)
అవును-కాదు అనే మాటలెంత చిన్నవో, వాటిని అనడం అంతకష్టం.
avunu-kadu ane matalenta chinnavo, vatini anadam antakashtam.
How small the words 'Yes' and 'No' are, saying them is that difficult.
This expression highlights that although 'Yes' and 'No' are simple, short words, making a definitive decision or taking a firm stand is often emotionally or socially challenging. It is used to describe the difficulty of commitment or refusal.
ఏమే వాడి దగ్గర పండుకొన్నావంటే, అంత పెద్దమనిషి చేయి పట్టుకుంటే కాదనేది ఎట్లా? అన్నదట.
eme vadi daggara pandukonnavante, anta peddamanishi cheyi pattukunte kadanedi etla? annadata.
When asked why she slept with him, she replied, 'How can I say no when such an influential/great man grabs my hand?'
This satirical proverb is used to criticize people who justify their wrongdoings or lack of character by citing the high status or power of the person who led them astray. It mocks those who use 'politeness' or 'respect for authority' as a weak excuse for committing an immoral or inappropriate act.
'తూ' అంటే, బలా అన్నదంట
tu ante, bala annadanta
If one says 'Thoo' (spit/insult), the other said 'Bala' (excellent/good).
This proverb is used to describe a person who is shameless or lacks self-respect. It refers to someone who takes an insult or a criticism as a compliment, often due to thick-skinned behavior or a refusal to acknowledge their mistakes.
ఎంత సంపదో అంత ఆపద
enta sampado anta apada
As much wealth, so much danger.
This proverb suggests that the more wealth or possessions one acquires, the greater the associated risks, worries, or dangers. It is used to caution that prosperity often brings its own set of problems and vulnerabilities.
నమ్మితి రామన్నా అంటే నా అంతవాణ్ని చేస్తానన్నట్లు.
nammiti ramanna ante na antavanni chestanannatlu.
When I said 'I trust you, Ramanna', it's like you tried to make me just like yourself.
This expression is used when someone exploits or betrays the trust of a person who relied on them for help, often by dragging the victim down to their own miserable level or situation instead of uplifting them. It describes a situation where seeking assistance results in being burdened with the helper's own problems.
తరి అంటే వరి అంటారు.
tari ante vari antaru.
If you say 'wet land', they say 'paddy'.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a very obvious or redundant statement. Since paddy is the primary crop grown on wet lands (tari), saying 'paddy' when 'wet land' is mentioned is an unnecessary clarification of the obvious.