డబ్బు లేదంటే త్వరగా పొమ్మన్నట్టు

dabbu ledante tvaraga pommannattu

Translation

Saying there is no money is like asking someone to leave quickly

Meaning

This expression refers to the social reality where people lose interest or hospitality when they realize there is no financial benefit or money involved. It describes how the lack of money can lead to immediate rejection or a cold shoulder in various situations.

Related Phrases

Not being able to tell him to go he smoked him out.

This expression describes a situation where someone is indirectly forced or pressured to leave or quit because the other person is too polite or hesitant to ask them directly. It is commonly used when someone creates an uncomfortable environment to drive another person away.

Dammanna's raid won't leave even if told to go

This proverb is used to describe a persistent problem, an unwanted guest, or a stubborn situation that refuses to go away despite several attempts to get rid of it. It refers to a nuisance that has overstayed its welcome.

A person without courage is of no use even with money.

This proverb highlights that courage and self-confidence are more valuable than material wealth. It is used to describe a situation where a person, despite having financial resources, cannot achieve anything or defend themselves because they lack the necessary boldness or character.

When she called him 'Showy Brother-in-law', he replied, 'I have no money, Sister-in-law'

This proverb is used to mock someone who puts on a grand act or maintains a high social status for show, but in reality, lacks the financial means to support it. It highlights the gap between outward pretension and inner poverty.

The rich man's ring is gold; the poor man's ring is brass.

This proverb highlights societal bias and how people's perceptions change based on a person's financial status. It means that if a wealthy person does or says something, it is highly valued and respected (like gold), but if a poor person does the exact same thing, it is disregarded or seen as cheap (like brass).

If you have money, you enjoy Delhi-like luxuries; if you don't have money, you face hardships/destitution.

This expression highlights the power of wealth in determining social status and comfort. It contrasts the extreme luxury one can enjoy with money against the struggle and lack of basic respect one faces in poverty.

O Saturn! who art passing by, pay my house a visit.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or bad luck into their lives when it was otherwise passing them by. It refers to people who interfere in matters that don't concern them or make foolish decisions that turn a neutral situation into a problematic one.

Saturn is the god of misfortune. He that courts injury will obtain it. (Danish.)! * El que no tiene casa de suyo, vecino es de todo el mundo, † El lobo pierde los dientes, mas no los mientes. ‡ Han maese have Skaden, som har sögten- § Han maese have Skaden, som har sögten den-

Even if it is a fathom's length extra, go only by the established path.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of safety and reliability over shortcuts. It suggests that it is better to take a slightly longer, familiar, and safe route or method rather than taking a shorter but risky or unknown path. It is used to advise someone to follow conventions and proven ways to avoid unnecessary danger.

While going to the village fair, they said to take it off; while going to a wedding, they said to put it on.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is given contradictory advice or where things are handled based on the specific context and necessity. It highlights the irony or the double standards in instructions given by others depending on the occasion—encouraging modesty or safety in crowds (fair) and display of wealth at celebrations (wedding).

A man without money is not even worth a dubbu.

In this context, 'Dubbu' refers to a low-denomination copper coin used in the past. The proverb means that a person without financial means is often disregarded by society and treated as worthless or useless. It highlights the harsh reality of how social status is frequently tied to wealth.