డబ్బు ఉంటే ఏ డబ్బా వాయించినా ఫరవాలేదు

dabbu unte e dabba vayinchina pharavaledu

Translation

If you have money, it doesn't matter which tin box you play.

Meaning

This expression suggests that if a person is wealthy, their actions—no matter how silly, mediocre, or unconventional—will be accepted or even praised by society. It highlights how financial status can shield someone from criticism and grant them the freedom to behave as they wish.

Related Phrases

Like paying money to get stung by a scorpion.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone spends money or effort only to invite trouble or harm upon themselves. It refers to self-inflicted misery or bad investments that lead to painful consequences.

Like playing a Veena in front of a male buffalo.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one's efforts, talents, or advice are wasted on someone who cannot appreciate or understand them. It is similar to the English idiom 'Casting pearls before swine.'

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).

Money is sinful.

This expression is used to describe money as the root of all evil or something that breeds greed, corruption, and unethical behavior. It is often said when observing how money can destroy relationships or lead people to commit wrongdoings.

[One who can tell] a hundred lies, [one who can tell] a thousand lies. Ten times as bad.

This proverb is used to convey that no matter how many difficulties or challenges (poverty/troubles) one faces, there are always ways to overcome them. It emphasizes human ingenuity and the availability of endless solutions to any number of problems. It is often used to encourage creative problem-solving in desperate situations.

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.

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

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.

Spend more money on cattle and less money on clothes.

This traditional saying emphasizes productivity over vanity. It suggests that one should invest more in assets that provide a livelihood or income (like livestock in an agrarian society) and spend minimally on non-productive luxuries like expensive clothing. It is used to advise someone to prioritize essential investments over outward appearances.