చుట్టం కదా అని చూడబోతే దయ్యమై పట్టుకుందట
chuttam kada ani chudabote dayyamai pattukundata
When visited thinking they were a relative, they caught hold like a ghost.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where you approach someone out of kindness, goodwill, or a sense of relationship, but they end up becoming a source of trouble, harassment, or a burden. It signifies that a person you expected help or comfort from turned out to be toxic or problematic.
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దేవుడని మొక్కితే దయ్యమై పట్టుకున్నట్టు
devudani mokkite dayyamai pattukunnattu
Like praying to someone as a God, only for them to possess you like a ghost.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone seeks help or protection from a person or entity, but instead of receiving help, that person becomes a source of trouble or harassment. It reflects the irony of a perceived savior becoming a tormentor.
చుట్టమై చూడవస్తే, దెయ్యమై పట్టుకున్నాడట
chuttamai chudavaste, deyyamai pattukunnadata
He came to visit as a relative but stayed back like a ghost.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who was initially invited or welcomed as a guest ends up becoming a long-term burden or a persistent nuisance that one cannot get rid of. It highlights the irony of a pleasant visit turning into an unwanted, haunting presence.
చుట్టమని చూడవస్తే ఇల్లాంతా దయ్యాలై పట్టుకొన్నారట
chuttamani chudavaste illanta dayyalai pattukonnarata
When someone came to visit as a relative, the whole house turned into ghosts and caught them.
This proverb describes a situation where someone approaches another person with a friendly or helpful intention, only to be met with hostility or overwhelmed by the problems and demands of the person they tried to help. It is used when a kind gesture results in unexpected trouble or when people take undue advantage of a guest's presence.
బావ అని చూడబోతే రావా అని కొంగు పట్టుకున్నాడట.
bava ani chudabote rava ani kongu pattukunnadata.
When she looked at him as a brother-in-law, he grabbed her saree hem saying 'wont you come?'.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone mistakes another person's kindness or respect for weakness and tries to take undue advantage of them. It highlights the behavior of people who respond to decency with disrespect or inappropriate advances.
దేవుడని మొక్కితే, దయ్యమై పట్టుకొన్నట్లు
devudani mokkite, dayyamai pattukonnatlu
Like praying to a deity, only for it to possess you like a ghost.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone seeks help or protection from a person or entity, but instead of receiving help, that very person or entity becomes a source of trouble or misery. It is similar to the concept of a 'blessing becoming a curse' or a savior turning into an oppressor.
ఆడబోతే చూడబుద్ది, చూడబోతే ఆడబుద్ది
adabote chudabuddi, chudabote adabuddi
When going to play, one feels like watching; when going to watch, one feels like playing.
This expression describes a state of indecision or fickle-mindedness. It refers to a person who is never satisfied with their current choice and constantly wishes they were doing the opposite of what they are presently engaged in.
చుట్టంగా వచ్చి దయ్యమై పట్టుకొన్నాడట
chuttanga vachchi dayyamai pattukonnadata
He came as a relative and caught hold like a ghost.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone enters your life as a friend or guest but ends up becoming a major nuisance, burden, or an inescapable problem that is difficult to get rid of.
చుట్టమని చూడవస్తే, యింటివారంతా దయ్యాలై పట్టుకొన్నారట
chuttamani chudavaste, yintivaranta dayyalai pattukonnarata
When he paid a visit to his relations, they all caught hold of him like devils. To get something out of him.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone goes to help or visit someone with good intentions, but ends up being treated poorly or harassed by everyone there. It highlights a complete lack of hospitality or a situation that turned unexpectedly hostile.
చూడబోతే చుట్టాలు, రమ్మంటే కోపాలు
chudabote chuttalu, rammante kopalu
If you visit them they are relatives, if you invite them to visit you they are angry.
This proverb describes people who claim to be close relatives or friends but avoid any real interaction, responsibility, or visit. It is used to mock hypocritical relationships where people maintain a facade of closeness but become annoyed when actually asked to participate or visit.
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చుట్టమై చూడవస్తే దయ్యమై పట్టుకున్నట్టు
chuttamai chudavaste dayyamai pattukunnattu
When someone comes to visit as a relative but stays back and haunts like a ghost.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a guest or a person who initially came to help or visit ends up overstaying their welcome or becomes a major nuisance and burden that is hard to get rid of.