చిలక ముక్కున దొండపండు ఉన్నట్లు

chilaka mukkuna dondapandu unnatlu

Translation

Like a scarlet gourd in a parrot's beak

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a perfect match or an extremely beautiful combination. Just as the bright red donda fruit (ivy gourd) looks striking and naturally fits the red beak of a green parrot, this phrase refers to something that is visually pleasing or a person who possesses a feature that enhances their overall beauty.

Related Phrases

Like a Donda fruit in a parrot's beak. The reverse of No. 574 q. v.

This expression is used to describe a perfect match or a beautiful combination. Just as the vibrant red scarlet gourd (Dondapandu) looks exceptionally beautiful in the bright green beak of a parrot, this phrase refers to situations where two things complement each other perfectly, often used to describe a well-matched couple or an aesthetically pleasing pairing.

Like a Donda fruit in a crow's beak.

This expression is used to describe an odd or mismatched pairing, typically when a beautiful or precious thing ends up with someone who doesn't deserve it or doesn't suit it. It is often used to comment on a couple where one person is much more attractive or refined than the other.

Donda is a bright red fruit ( Coccinea Indica ). A beautiful thing possessed by a person who is unworthy of it. * Lavez chien, pelnez chien, toujours n'est chien que chien. Lupus plum mutat, non mentem.

Like a scarlet gourd in a crow's beak.

This expression is used to describe an architectural or aesthetic mismatch, specifically when an unattractive or unworthy person is paired with something or someone beautiful and exquisite. It highlights the stark contrast between the 'crow' (representing someone plain or undeserving) and the 'donda pandu' (a bright red, attractive fruit representing beauty).

Like a donda fruit in a parrot's beak

This expression is used to describe a perfect match or a beautiful combination. Just as the bright red donda fruit (ivy gourd) looks exceptionally striking and harmonious against the green beak and feathers of a parrot, this phrase refers to situations where two things complement each other perfectly, often used to describe a handsome couple.

Both are the same.

Used to describe two people or things that are equally bad, useless, or share the same negative traits. It is equivalent to the English expression 'six of one and half a dozen of the other' or 'two of a kind'.

Like a scarlet gourd in a crow's beak.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something beautiful, valuable, or high-quality is in the possession of someone who is unworthy, unattractive, or incapable of appreciating it. It is often used to comment on mismatched couples where one partner is considered much more attractive than the other.

Like a scarlet gourd in a crow's beak

This expression describes an ill-matched or mismatched pair, particularly in terms of aesthetics or qualities. It is commonly used to describe a situation where something beautiful, delicate, or high-quality is associated with something considered unattractive, harsh, or unworthy.

An ivy gourd to the parrot's beak

This expression is used to describe a perfect match or an ideal combination. Just as the bright red ivy gourd (dondapandu) perfectly complements the red beak of a green parrot, this phrase highlights beauty, suitability, or a person being assigned a task or role that perfectly fits their nature.

A nose jewel in a torn nose.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to decorate or improve something that is fundamentally broken or flawed. It refers to misplaced efforts or superficial improvements that do not suit the actual condition of the object or person.

When asked 'Parrot, Parrot, tell me your name', it said 'Kee Kee'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or evasive answer to a simple, direct question. It highlights the inability or unwillingness of a person to provide a meaningful response, much like a parrot that can only repeat its natural sounds regardless of what it is asked.