ఏడి వెంకటస్వామి అనిపించుకొన్నట్లు
edi venkatasvami anipinchukonnatlu
Like making someone say, 'Where is Venkataswamy?'
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task so poorly or fails so miserably that people start questioning their very presence or competence. It implies a total failure that leads to a loss of reputation, where instead of praise, the person's absence is preferred or their existence is mocked.
Related Phrases
వసిష్ఠుని వాక్కున విశ్వామిత్రుడు బ్రహ్మర్షి అనిపించుకోవలెను
vasishthuni vakkuna vishvamitrudu brahmarshi anipinchukovalenu
Viśvâmitra must have himself called a Brahmanshi from the mouth of Vasishtha. Vasishtha was a celebrated priestly sage ( Brahmanshi ). Viśvâmitra, once a king, had by penance become a royal Ṛishi ( Râjarshi ) but persisted in austerities until Vasishtha was compelled to acknowledge him as a Brahmanshi. ( See Bâlakâṇḍa of the Râmâyana.*—Also Muir’s Sanskrit Texts Part. I. )
This expression highlights that true recognition or a title is only valid when it is acknowledged by one's greatest rival or a peer of the highest caliber. It originates from the mythological rivalry where King Vishwamitra performed intense penance to become a Brahmarshi, but his status was only truly validated when his adversary, Sage Vashistha, finally addressed him as one.
* चत्ववेदविदां श्रेष्ठो ब्रह्मवेदविदामपि। ब्रह्मपुत्तो वशिष्ठो मामेवं वदतु देवताः॥
చెయ్యి చూపి అవలక్షణము అనిపించుకొన్నట్టు.
cheyyi chupi avalakshanamu anipinchukonnattu.
Pointing with the hand, and being called a luckless fellow. Indiscreetly accusing a person openly of something which you are not able to prove. A fool's tongue is long enough to cut his own throat. Hear, see, and say nothing, if you wish to live in peace. (Italian.)
This proverb describes a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or criticism by interfering in something or volunteering information. It is used when a person's own actions lead to a negative reputation or a bad outcome that could have been avoided by staying quiet or staying out of the way.
అని అనిపించుకోవలెనా అత్తగారా?
ani anipinchukovalena attagara?
O mother-in-law, should you accuse me and bring a reproach on yourself in return ?
This expression is used sarcastically or ironically when someone tries to cover up their obvious mistakes or bad behavior by pretending to be concerned about their reputation. It originates from a folk story where a daughter-in-law behaves poorly and then asks if she deserves the bad name she is getting, highlighting hypocrisy.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
ఏడ్చి తద్దినం పెట్టించుకున్నట్లు
edchi taddinam pettinchukunnatlu
Like crying and getting a death anniversary performed.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task or fulfills an obligation with great reluctance, lack of interest, or while complaining, rather than doing it willingly or happily. It implies that the person is doing something just for the sake of finishing it, often ruining the spirit of the activity.
వశిష్టుని వాక్కున విశ్వామిత్రుడు బ్రహ్మర్షి అనిపించుకోవలె.
vashishtuni vakkuna vishvamitrudu brahmarshi anipinchukovale.
Vishwamitra must be called a Brahmarshi by the words of Vashistha.
This expression highlights that true recognition or a title is only valid when it comes from a peer or a rival who is equally or more qualified. In Hindu mythology, although Vishwamitra performed great penance, he only felt he truly achieved the status of 'Brahmarshi' when his rival, Sage Vashistha, acknowledged him as such. It is used to emphasize that self-praise is no recommendation and validation should come from an authoritative source.
తప్పించుకోబోయి తగిలించుకున్నట్లు
tappinchukoboyi tagilinchukunnatlu
Like trying to escape one thing and getting stuck with another.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to avoid a problem or a minor inconvenience, but in doing so, accidentally lands themselves in a bigger trouble or a different mess. It is similar to the English idiom 'Out of the frying pan and into the fire.'
వేలుచూపి అవలక్షణ మనిపించుకొన్నట్లు.
veluchupi avalakshana manipinchukonnatlu.
Like pointing a finger and getting labeled as having bad traits.
This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to point out a minor flaw in others but ends up attracting negative attention or criticism towards themselves. It is used when someone's unnecessary interference or criticism backfires, making them look bad instead of the person they were targeting.
కళ్ళు రెండున్నా కనిపించేది ఒక్కటే.
kallu rendunna kanipinchedi okkate.
Even though there are two eyes, the vision is one.
This expression is used to emphasize unity in diversity or commonality of purpose. It signifies that even if people have different perspectives or backgrounds, the ultimate goal or reality remains the same. It is often used to describe harmony between two people or a unified decision.
అరచేయి చూపి అవలక్షణం అనిపించుకున్నట్లు
aracheyi chupi avalakshanam anipinchukunnatlu
Like showing one's palm and being told it has bad traits.
This expression describes a situation where someone voluntarily invites criticism or trouble by exposing their own flaws or actions to others. It is used when a person's own initiative leads to an unfavorable judgment or a negative outcome that could have been avoided by remaining silent or private.
వేలు చూపించి ఉట్టిది అనిపించుకున్నట్లు
velu chupinchi uttidi anipinchukunnatlu
Pointing the finger and coming off worst.
This expression describes a situation where someone's attempt to help or point something out results in them being wrongly blamed or criticized. It is used when an innocent action leads to an unnecessary negative reputation or misunderstanding.
Said of a man who accuses another without being able to sub- stantiate his allegations.