ఎలుక చావుకు పిల్లి మూర్ఛపోతుందా?
eluka chavuku pilli murchhapotunda?
Will a cat faint over the death of a rat?
This proverb is used to highlight hypocrisy or fake sympathy. It implies that an enemy or someone who benefits from your downfall will never truly grieve for you, even if they pretend to be sad. It is often used to mock insincere displays of emotion.
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చావుకు చావు ఉన్నదా?
chavuku chavu unnada?
Does death have a death?
This expression is used to signify that something is eternal, inevitable, or that a particular cycle or entity cannot be destroyed. It often implies that a fundamental reality or a recurring problem cannot be ended or killed off simply.
మానుపిల్లి అయినా, మట్టి పిల్లి అయినా, ఎలుకను పట్టినదే పిల్లి
manupilli ayina, matti pilli ayina, elukanu pattinade pilli
A cat which kills a rat is a cat, whether it be of wood or mud. If the work be well done, never mind the instrument.
This expression emphasizes pragmatism and results over appearance or origin. It suggests that the value of someone or something should be judged by their ability to perform their intended task or achieve a goal, rather than their outward characteristics or status.
చావుకు మళ్ళీ చావు వస్తుందా?
chavuku malli chavu vastunda?
Does death come more than once ?
This expression is used to convey that once someone has reached the absolute bottom or has already faced the worst possible outcome, they no longer fear further risks or consequences. It signifies a state of fearlessness or resilience after an extreme loss or failure, implying that things cannot get any worse than they already are.
తన తల్లి చావుకన్నా పిన తల్లి చావు మేలు.
tana talli chavukanna pina talli chavu melu.
The death of an aunt is better than the death of a mother.
This proverb is used to highlight the difference in the magnitude of loss. It suggests that while any loss is unfortunate, the loss of someone closer or more essential (like a mother) is far more devastating than the loss of someone relatively less central (like a stepmother or aunt). It is often used to prioritize or compare two negative outcomes, indicating that one is comparatively more bearable than the other.
ఎలుకకు పిల్లి పొంచు వేసినట్టు
elukaku pilli ponchu vesinattu
Like a cat crouching for a mouse.
This expression describes a situation where someone is stealthily waiting for the right moment to ambush or catch someone off guard. It is used to denote extreme vigilance, patience, or a predatory stance in anticipation of an opponent's mistake.
ముక్కు పట్టుకుంటే ప్రాణం పోదా?
mukku pattukunte pranam poda?
If I touch your nose will you lose your life ? A Guru was endeavouring to initiate his disciple into the mysteries of Prânâyâma ( see Wilson ) and touched his nose which the unwilling disciple pretended caused him intense pain. " This ceremony is performed in the following manner: 1st he [ the Brahman ] presses in the right nostril with the fourth finger of his left hand, repeating the name of each Deity; and counting them nine times over upon the joints of the fingers of his right hand with great rapidity, half closing his eyes the while, and drawing in his breath : then gently pressing in the left nostril with the thumb, he breathes out, repeating the same name as many times over. Then releasing the right nostril, and still pressing in the left with the thumb, he terminates the Prunayama [ Prânâyâma. ]" ( The Sundâya by Mrs. S. C. Belnos. ) Said of a lazy sculk.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a small or simple action has a direct, inevitable, and significant consequence. It is often used to point out that even a minor provocation or obstruction can lead to a major failure or total stop in functionality, much like how blocking someone's breath (at the nose) leads to the end of life.
ఎలుకకు పిల్లి సాక్షి
elukaku pilli sakshi
The cat a witness in the rat's case. Interested evidence. A fox should not be of the jury at a goose trial.
This expression is used to describe a situation where two parties who are naturally biased or complicit with each other stand as witnesses for one another. It implies that the testimony is untrustworthy because both parties have a mutual interest or are equally corrupt, much like how a cat and mouse 'working together' would be an absurdity or a conspiracy.
ఎలుక చావుకు పిల్లి మూర్ఛపోనా?
eluka chavuku pilli murchhapona?
Will the cat faint at the death of the rat ? Indifference.
Used to highlight hypocrisy or fake sympathy. It points out that an enemy or someone who benefits from your misfortune will never truly grieve for you, even if they pretend to. It suggests that certain reactions are unnatural and unbelievable.
ఎలుకకు పిల్లి పొంచువేసినట్టు.
elukaku pilli ponchuvesinattu.
Like a cat lying in wait for a mouse.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is waiting stealthily or patiently for an opportunity to strike or catch another person off guard. It highlights a state of extreme vigilance, predatory caution, or a hidden threat lurking nearby.
పెళ్ళి వెంకి చావుకు వచ్చింది.
pelli venki chavuku vachchindi.
The wedding has reached Venki's death.
Used to describe a situation where an event that started as a joyous celebration or a simple task has turned into a life-threatening or disastrous situation. It is often applied when someone is being pushed to their limits or suffering because of someone else's festivities or demands.