బోడి తలకు మొకాలికి ముడి
bodi talaku mokaliki mudi
Making a knot between the shaven head and the knee.
This refers to the way of trying to bring together two disparate things for a harmonious blend. When such an attempt is made, the listener understands the absurdity.
Related Phrases
బోడి తలకు బొడ్డు మల్లెలు ముడిచినట్టు
bodi talaku boddu mallelu mudichinattu
Like decorating a bald man with a jasmine garland. Boddu Malle is the Jasminum Sambac. Something being thrown away upon a person.
This expression is used to describe an attempt to decorate or improve something that lacks the necessary foundation or suitability. It refers to something that is out of place, mismatched, or a waste of effort because the underlying situation doesn't support the addition.
బట్టతలకు, మోకాళ్ళకు ముడి వేసినట్టు.
battatalaku, mokallaku mudi vesinattu.
Like trying to tie a knot between a bald head and a knee.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to link two completely unrelated things or logic. It refers to an absurd comparison or an illogical argument where there is no practical connection between the subjects being discussed.
బట్టతలకూ మోకాళ్లకూ ముడివేసినట్టు
battatalaku mokallaku mudivesinattu
Like tying bald heads and knees in a knot. Said of a very cunning person.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to link two completely unrelated things or logic. It highlights an absurd comparison or a forced connection that makes no sense, as both a bald head and a knee are smooth and impossible to 'tie' together.
ఎగతాళికి ధరలేదు, కథకు మోకాళ్ళులేవు.
egataliki dharaledu, kathaku mokallulevu.
There is no price for mockery, and there are no knees for a story.
This proverb highlights that mocking or making fun of someone costs nothing and requires no effort, much like how a fictional story doesn't need to be grounded in physical reality or logic. It is often used to criticize people who talk irresponsibly or make groundless claims just for the sake of it.
బోడి తలలకు ముడి వేసేవాడు
bodi talalaku mudi vesevadu
One who ties a knot between bald heads
This expression refers to a person who is exceptionally clever, cunning, or a master manipulator. It describes someone who can perform the impossible or create a connection/conflict between people where no basis (like hair for a knot) exists. It is often used to describe a person who can fix things through sheer wit or, conversely, someone who creates mischief between parties.
బోడిమాను గాలికి మిండడు
bodimanu galiki mindadu
A bare tree does not sway in the wind
This proverb describes a person who is detached or has nothing left to lose. Just as a tree without leaves or branches offers no resistance to the wind and remains unaffected, a person with no attachments, wealth, or ego cannot be troubled or swayed by external threats or worldly problems.
బోడితలకు బొండు మల్లెలు ముడిచినట్లు
boditalaku bondu mallelu mudichinatlu
Like tying jasmine flowers to a bald head.
This expression is used to describe something that is completely out of place, mismatched, or useless. Just as flowers cannot be pinned or tied to a head without hair, it refers to situations where an ornament, a gift, or an effort is wasted because the recipient or the context is unsuitable.
బోడితలకు, బొటనవేలికి ముడి పెట్టినట్లు
boditalaku, botanaveliki mudi pettinatlu
Like trying to tie a knot between a bald head and a big toe.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to link two completely unrelated things or people. It highlights an illogical connection, a far-fetched argument, or a forced relationship that makes no sense.
బోడితలకు మోకాటికీ ముడి పెట్టినట్టు
boditalaku mokatiki mudi pettinattu
Like tying a bald head and the knee in a knot.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to link or compare two completely unrelated or illogical things. It highlights a lack of common sense or the absurdity of making a connection where none exists.
తల విడిచి మోకాలికి బాసికం కట్టినట్లు
tala vidichi mokaliki basikam kattinatlu
Leaving the head and tying the wedding ornament (basikam) to the knee.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task in a completely illogical, misplaced, or inappropriate manner. It refers to a person who ignores the obvious or essential part of a process and focuses their efforts on an irrelevant or wrong area, resulting in a ridiculous outcome.