పాల పొంగు
pala pongu
The boiling over of milk
This expression is used to describe a sudden, intense burst of emotion, enthusiasm, or anger that subsides just as quickly as it rose. Much like how milk boils up rapidly and settles down instantly when the heat is removed, it refers to temporary excitement or short-lived passion.
Related Phrases
చెడ్డచేనుకు ఇంట్లో పొంగళ్ళా
cheddachenuku intlo pongalla
Sweet rice offerings at home for a ruined crop?
This expression is used to describe an inappropriate or ironic celebration during a time of loss or failure. It highlights the absurdity of celebrating at home when the primary source of livelihood (the field/crop) is destroyed.
పొంగినదంతా పొయ్యిపాలే
ponginadanta poyyipale
Everything that boils over belongs to the stove.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where excessive efforts, resources, or wealth are wasted due to lack of control or mismanagement. Just as milk that boils over is lost to the stove and cannot be used, hard-earned gains or potential successes that are squandered become useless.
పాలు పొంగడమంతా పొయ్యి పాలుకే
palu pongadamanta poyyi paluke
All the milk that overflows ends up as the stove's share
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's excessive anger or loud boasts result in no real action or benefit, ultimately going to waste. Just as milk overflowing from a pot only makes a mess on the stove rather than filling a cup, empty threats or wasted energy do not achieve anything productive.
పాలపొంగు-పడుచుపొంగు
palapongu-paduchupongu
Milk overflow - youth's overflow
This expression compares the enthusiasm of youth to the boiling over of milk. Just as milk rises quickly and subsides just as fast when the heat is removed, the energy or anger of young people is often intense but short-lived. It is used to describe a temporary burst of emotion or excitement that lacks lasting endurance.
కోపం పొంగు క్రుంగు కొన్నాళ్లే
kopam pongu krungu konnalle
Anger swells and subsides in a few days.
This expression suggests that anger is a temporary emotion. Just like a wave that rises and falls, intense anger eventually fades with time. It is used to advise patience or to remind someone that the hostility or grudge they are facing from others will not last forever.
పొంగిన పాలు పొయ్యిపాలు
pongina palu poyyipalu
Spilled milk belongs to the stove
This proverb is used to emphasize that things lost through negligence or over-excitement are useless. Just as milk that boils over and spills onto the stove cannot be recovered or consumed, opportunities or resources lost due to lack of attention are a total waste.
బుధవారం పుట్టిన దున్నపోతు భూమిని దున్నినా, తొక్కినా పొంగి పొంగి పండుతుంది
budhavaram puttina dunnapotu bhumini dunnina, tokkina pongi pongi pandutundi
A buffalo born on a Wednesday, whether it plows the land or just tramples it, the land will overflow with harvest.
This is a traditional folk saying used to highlight the auspiciousness associated with Wednesday (Budhavaram). It suggests that anything started or involved with something 'born on Wednesday' is destined for great success and abundance, regardless of how much effort is put in.
పాలపొంగు - నీళ్లపొంగు
palapongu - nillapongu
Boiling of milk - Boiling of water
This expression is used to describe human emotions or enthusiasm that arise quickly and subside just as fast. Like milk that boils over suddenly but settles immediately when the heat is reduced or water is sprinkled, it refers to short-lived anger, excitement, or temporary interest that lacks long-term persistence.
దేసూరు రెడ్ల పొందు దయ్యపు పొందు.
desuru redla pondu dayyapu pondu.
Friendship with Desuru Reddis is like friendship with a ghost.
This proverb is used to warn against entering into associations or friendships with people who are unpredictable, powerful, or potentially harmful. It suggests that just as one cannot trust a ghost, certain alliances may appear beneficial but will eventually lead to trouble or ruin.
పొంగేదంతా పొయ్యి పాలు
pongedanta poyyi palu
All that boils over goes to the fire-place. Said of a silly man puffed up with conceit, whose vanity ruins him.
This expression is used to describe a situation where excessive efforts, resources, or emotions are wasted and do not benefit the person involved. Just as milk that overflows from a pot is lost to the stove rather than being consumed, wasted potential or unnecessary extravagance yields no useful result.