ఏ రేవుకు వెళ్ళినా ముళ్ళపరిగే దొరికింది

e revuku vellina mullaparige dorikindi

Translation

No matter which riverbank you go to, you only catch a thorny fish.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone experiences the same bad luck or disappointing results regardless of where they go or what alternatives they try. It signifies that changing locations or methods does not always change one's unfortunate circumstances.

Related Phrases

Finding heartwood just as something is rotting away.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person finds unexpected inner strength, a valuable solution, or a solid core of support just when things seem to be falling apart or deteriorating completely. It signifies a timely discovery of resilience or quality in a failing situation.

The fate of a thief caught in the hole (of a wall).

This expression describes a situation where someone is caught red-handed or trapped in a hopeless, compromising position with no possibility of escape or denial. It is used when a person's wrongdoing is exposed so clearly that they are left completely helpless and at the mercy of others.

When a woman who never found anything finally found a small coin, she tied seven knots to secure it.

This proverb is used to describe a person who behaves excessively or ridiculously over-cautious when they suddenly acquire something of very small value. It mocks someone who makes a huge fuss over a trivial gain because they are not used to having anything at all.

Whatever a thief manages to get is enough.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is in a position of loss or risk, and they should be content with whatever they can recover or save. It also implies that for a person with bad intentions, even a small gain is a victory. It is often used to suggest that one should settle for whatever is available rather than risking everything for more.

If caught, he is a thief; if not caught, he is a lord.

This proverb highlights the irony of social status based on being caught. It is used to describe a situation where someone's reputation depends entirely on whether their dishonest actions are discovered. As long as their crimes are hidden, they are respected as a gentleman or 'Dora' (lord), but the moment they are caught, they are labeled a thief.

What was found on the road was spent on charity

This expression is used to describe money or resources that were acquired easily (without effort) and were subsequently lost or spent just as easily. It conveys the idea of 'Easy come, easy go'—implying that one doesn't feel much regret over losing something they didn't work hard to earn.

Taking a cat along while going to a wedding.

This refers to doing something inauspicious or undesirable. It is an unwanted burden and might lead to undesirable results.

No matter which river bank an unfortunate person goes to, they only catch thorny fish.

This proverb describes a person plagued by persistent bad luck. It suggests that for someone truly unfortunate, their misery or lack of success follows them wherever they go, regardless of the opportunities or resources available at a new location.

Even if the body leaves, the day does not pass.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme suffering or boredom where time feels agonizingly slow. It suggests that while one's life or strength might be fading away, the day itself feels endless and difficult to get through.

Just because you found soil, will you find a ruby?

This expression is used to convey that common things are easily found, but precious or rare things (like talent, true value, or high-quality items) require more effort or luck. It implies that one shouldn't expect extraordinary results or valuable outcomes just because they have access to something basic or common.