ఏరు నిద్ర పోయినట్టు
eru nidra poyinattu
As the river sleeps. Smooth waters run deep. There is no worse water than that which sleeps. ( French. )
This expression is used to describe a person who appears very calm, innocent, or silent on the surface but possesses great depth, hidden strength, or potential danger. Just as a river looks still while having a powerful current underneath, it refers to someone whose true intentions or capabilities are not immediately visible.
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ఎద్దువలె తిని మొద్దువలె నిద్రపోయినట్టు
edduvale tini modduvale nidrapoyinattu
He eats like a bullock, and sleeps like a log.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy or unproductive. It refers to someone who spends their entire time eating heavily and then sleeping soundly without doing any work or showing any responsibility.
చింత లేనమ్మ సంతలో నిద్రపోయిందట
chinta lenamma santalo nidrapoyindata
The woman with no worries slept in the marketplace.
This proverb describes a state of absolute peace of mind. When a person is free from anxieties, burdens, or guilt, they can sleep soundly anywhere, even in a noisy and chaotic environment like a busy marketplace. It is used to highlight that mental peace is the key to rest.
ఊర్మిళ నిద్ర
urmila nidra
Urmila's sleep
Refers to a very deep, long, or uninterrupted sleep. In the Ramayana, Urmila (Lakshmana's wife) is said to have slept for fourteen years, taking over her husband's share of sleep so he could remain awake to serve Rama. It is used to describe someone who sleeps for a very long duration or is very difficult to wake up.
పగలు నిద్ర పనిచేటు, మాపు జాగరణ పై చేటు
pagalu nidra panichetu, mapu jagarana pai chetu
Sleeping during the day harms work; staying awake late at night harms health.
This Telugu proverb highlights the importance of maintaining a proper routine. It suggests that sleeping during daylight hours leads to a loss of productivity and unfinished tasks, while staying awake late into the night (depriving oneself of sleep) negatively impacts physical and mental health.
మూసుకుని కూర్చో
musukuni kurcho
Close (your mouth) and sit
This is a blunt and often rude expression used to tell someone to shut up or stay quiet. It is commonly used when someone is talking unnecessarily, annoying others, or meddling in affairs that do not concern them. It literally instructs the person to 'shut it' and remain still.
దాగబోయిన చోట దయ్యాలు పట్టుకున్నట్లు
dagaboyina chota dayyalu pattukunnatlu
The devils caught him in the place he went to hide in. One ill calls another. (Italian.)
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone, while trying to escape or hide from a small problem or danger, ends up encountering a much bigger or more terrifying trouble. It is similar to the English expression 'out of the frying pan and into the fire.'
ఏరు తీసినట్టు
eru tisinattu
Like the flood subsiding. Perfect stillness after a tumult. After a storm comes a calm.
This expression is used to describe something that has been done with extreme precision, neatness, or perfection. It is most commonly used to compliment beautiful handwriting, straight lines, or a very well-executed task that looks flawlessly continuous and smooth.
నల్లేరు మీద బండి నడక
nalleru mida bandi nadaka
Like a cart moving over a Cissus quadrangularis (Nalleru) plant.
This expression is used to describe a process that is extremely smooth, easy, and without any obstacles. Just as a cart glides effortlessly over the soft, succulent Nalleru plant, it signifies that a task is being completed very easily.
పగవానింట పది బిచ్చాలు పోయినా పోయినవే
pagavaninta padi bichchalu poyina poyinave
If alms are given ten times in an enemy's house, so much the better.
This proverb suggests that one should not expect help or goodwill from an enemy. Even if they appear to give something or help you, it is likely temporary, unreliable, or comes with hidden strings that ultimately result in a loss for you. It emphasizes the importance of self-respect and the futility of depending on those who wish you ill.
నిద్రపోయే వాడి కాళ్లకు మొక్కినట్టు
nidrapoye vadi kallaku mokkinattu
Like falling at the feet of a sleeping man. Useless endeavours at a wrong time.
This expression describes a situation where an action is completely futile or pointless because the recipient is unaware or unable to respond. It is used when someone seeks help or expresses gratitude to someone who is indifferent, incapable of understanding, or inattentive, rendering the effort wasted.