ఏ రాయి అయితేనేమి పండ్లూడగొట్టుకొనడానికి?
e rayi ayitenemi pandludagottukonadaniki?
What does it matter which stone it is, as long as it breaks the teeth?
This proverb is used to express that the specific means or methods do not matter as long as the desired (often negative or destructive) result is achieved. It is typically used in a cynical or indifferent context when someone is choosing between multiple options that all lead to the same outcome.
Related Phrases
ఏ రాయి అయితేనేం పళ్ళూడగొట్టుకోవడానికి
e rayi ayitenem palludagottukovadaniki
What does it matter which stone it is, as long as it breaks the teeth?
This expression is used when the specific means or tools used to achieve a result do not matter, especially when the outcome is negative or when choosing between two equally bad options. It implies that the end result remains the same regardless of the specific choice made.
పండ్లూడగొట్టుకోవడానికి ఏ రాయైతేనేమి?
pandludagottukovadaniki e rayaitenemi?
What does it matter which stone it is, if it's to break one's teeth?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where all the available choices lead to the same bad or destructive outcome. It implies that when a negative result is inevitable, the specific cause or method behind it becomes irrelevant.
కలలో పాలు తాగడానికి కంచుదయితేనేమి కనకపుదయితేనేమి?
kalalo palu tagadaniki kanchudayitenemi kanakapudayitenemi?
What matters it whether one drinks milk in a dream out of bell metal or gold ? Building castles in the air.
This expression highlights the futility of worrying about trivial details or luxuries when the entire situation or benefit is imaginary or non-existent. It is used to point out that when something isn't real, the status or quality of the tools associated with it are irrelevant.
కాకులకి కాని నెమ్ములు కాస్తేనేమి పూస్తేనేమి?
kakulaki kani nemmulu kastenemi pustenemi?
What is it to the crows if the Nemmi trees, which they don't like, grow or blossom ? Nemmi chettu is the Dalbergia Oojeinensis.
This proverb describes a situation where something exists or flourishes but is of no benefit to the people who need it or are around it. It is used when discussing resources, talents, or wealth that are practically useless to the community or individuals concerned, making their existence irrelevant.
మాచకమ్మకు సమర్త మఖయితేనేమి, పుబ్బయితేనేమి మరి పునర్వసైతేనేమి
machakammaku samarta makhayitenemi, pubbayitenemi mari punarvasaitenemi
For Machakamma's puberty ceremony, what does it matter if it is Makha, Pubba, or Punarvasu?
This expression refers to someone who is indifferent to rules, auspicious timings, or specific conditions because they do not understand or care about the significance of an event. It is used to describe a situation where a person is so negligent or the subject is so trivial that the technical details or standard procedures don't make a difference to the outcome.
తనకు కాని రాజ్యము పండితేనేమి పాడుపడితేనేమి?
tanaku kani rajyamu panditenemi padupaditenemi?
What does it matter whether the kingdom he has not pos- session of prospers or decays?
This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.
ఇహము పరము లేని మొగుడుంటేనేమి పోతేనేమి?
ihamu paramu leni moguduntenemi potenemi?
What does it matter if a husband who provides neither worldly comfort nor spiritual salvation stays or goes?
This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely useless or provides no value in any aspect of life (neither material nor spiritual). It is typically applied to situations where someone is more of a burden than a help, suggesting that their presence or absence makes no positive difference.
అదను కాని పదును అయితేనేమి? గియితేనేమి?
adanu kani padunu ayitenemi? giyitenemi?
What if it is sharp when the time is not right?
This expression emphasizes that resources, skills, or opportunities are useless if they are not available at the right moment. It is used to point out that timing is more important than quality or preparation in specific critical situations.
ఎలుక ఎటు పోతేనేమి, పులి బోనులో పడితే చాలు
eluka etu potenemi, puli bonulo padite chalu
What does it matter where the mouse goes, as long as the tiger is caught in the trap?
This proverb is used when the main objective is achieved, rendering minor losses or trivial details irrelevant. It emphasizes focusing on the significant outcome rather than worrying about small, inconsequential matters.
ఇల్లే ఇంకితేనేమి కొల్లేరు పొంగితేనేమి
ille inkitenemi kolleru pongitenemi
What does it matter if the house dries up or if Kolleru lake overflows?
This expression is used to describe a person who is completely indifferent to external events, whether they are personal losses or grand occurrences. It signifies a state of total apathy or lack of concern regarding things that do not directly impact one's immediate needs or when one is in a state of despair/detachment.