చస్తే చచ్చాడు గాని, చలిజ్వరం చప్పగా వదిలింది
chaste chachchadu gani, chalijvaram chappaga vadilindi
If he died, he died; but at least the shivering fever has left quietly.
This expression is used when a significant problem is resolved, even if the solution involves a loss or a drastic measure. It implies a sense of relief from a persistent nuisance, suggesting that the end of the trouble is worth the price paid, often used in a cynical or cold-hearted context regarding the removal of a burden.
Related Phrases
పగలు చస్తే వాటికి లేదు, రాత్రి చస్తే దీపము లేదు
pagalu chaste vatiki ledu, ratri chaste dipamu ledu
If one dies during the day, there is nothing for the mouth; if one dies at night, there is no lamp.
This proverb describes a state of extreme, wretched poverty where a family lacks even the most basic resources to perform funeral rites. It is used to highlight situations of utter destitution where someone has nothing to fall back on, regardless of the timing or circumstances of their hardship.
చస్తానని చద్ది అన్నము తింటే, చల్లగా నిద్ర వచ్చినదట.
chastanani chaddi annamu tinte, challaga nidra vachchinadata.
Saying she would die ( kill herself) she made a great break- fast and had a fine sleep. A trick to get a good meal, as she said it was to be her last.
This proverb is used to mock someone who makes grand, dramatic threats (like committing suicide) but ends up doing something that actually makes them comfortable or benefits them. It highlights the gap between one's words and actions, often implying that the person wasn't serious about their original claim and was just looking for an excuse to indulge.
పగలు చస్తే వత్తికి లేదు, రాత్రి చస్తే దీపానికి లేదు.
pagalu chaste vattiki ledu, ratri chaste dipaniki ledu.
If he dies in the day, there is no rice to put in his mouth; if he dies in the night, there is no oil for a lamp. Rice is put into the mouth of the dead at the funeral ceremony. Said of a miserably poor person.
This proverb is used to describe an extreme state of poverty or a situation of absolute misfortune where one lacks even the most basic resources for necessary rituals. It highlights a state of utter helplessness where no matter when or how a problem arises, the means to address it are completely absent.
పగలు చస్తే వత్తికి లేదు, రాత్రి చస్తే దీపానికి లేదు
pagalu chaste vattiki ledu, ratri chaste dipaniki ledu
If one dies during the day there is no wick, if one dies at night there is no lamp.
This proverb describes a state of extreme poverty or a sequence of unfortunate timings where basic necessities are unavailable regardless of the situation. It is used to highlight a person's miserable condition where they lack resources for even essential rites or survival, no matter when or how the need arises.
హస్త ఆదివారం వస్తే, చచ్చేటంత వాన.
hasta adivaram vaste, chachchetanta vana.
If the Hasta nakshatra falls on a Sunday, it rains to death.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to rainfall patterns. It suggests that if the moon enters the 'Hasta' constellation (nakshatra) on a Sunday during the monsoon season, it will result in extremely heavy, torrential rainfall.
మొగుడు కొట్టినందుకు కాదు గానీ, ముక్కు చీమిడి వదిలినందుకు సంతోషం
mogudu kottinanduku kadu gani, mukku chimidi vadilinanduku santosham
It is not about the husband's beating, but the joy that the nasal mucus is gone.
This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone tries to find a trivial or absurd silver lining in a bad or humiliating situation. It points out the irony of ignoring a major problem (being beaten) while focusing on a minor, irrelevant benefit (clearing a stuffy nose).
మా బుజ్జి చస్తే చచ్చిందిగానీ, మా పెదనాయన బజ్జి పాలివ్వకపోతే చాలు
ma bujji chaste chachchindigani, ma pedanayana bajji palivvakapote chalu
It's okay if my calf dies, as long as my uncle's buffalo doesn't give milk.
This proverb is used to describe an extreme level of spite or jealousy where a person is willing to suffer a personal loss as long as it results in someone they dislike not succeeding or gaining a benefit. It highlights a 'lose-lose' mentality driven by malice.
చస్తానని చద్దన్నం తింటే చల్లగా నిద్రవచ్చిందట
chastanani chaddannam tinte challaga nidravachchindata
When someone ate cold rice (leftovers) intending to die, they ended up falling into a deep, cool sleep instead.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a dramatic or serious claim (like wanting to end their life) but ends up doing something that results in comfort or luxury. It mocks people who make hollow threats or pretend to be in distress while actually seeking comfort, or describes an intended negative action that accidentally results in a pleasant outcome.
తల్లి చచ్చినా మేనమామ ఉంటే చాలు
talli chachchina menamama unte chalu
Even if the mother dies, it is enough if the maternal uncle is there.
In Telugu culture, the maternal uncle (menamama) holds a position of great responsibility and affection, often seen as a protective surrogate for the mother. This proverb emphasizes that even in the absence of a mother, a maternal uncle can provide the necessary support, guidance, and security to a child.
అరవై ఏళ్ళొస్తే చదువుకోక చస్తాడా!
aravai elloste chaduvukoka chastada!
Will he not die of studying once he turns sixty!
This is a sarcastic expression used to mock someone who starts learning something or attempts to change their behavior far too late in life. It implies that the person wasted their youth and that their current efforts are futile or ridiculous given their age.