ఎవడు తవ్వుకున్న గోతిలో వాడే పడతాడు

evadu tavvukunna gotilo vade padatadu

Translation

The one who digs the pit is the one who falls into it

Meaning

This is equivalent to the English proverb 'He who digs a pit for others falls into it himself.' It is used to describe a situation where someone's malicious plans or traps for others eventually cause their own downfall or trouble.

Related Phrases

The one who says 'No' even in bed is a true master of scriptures

This expression refers to a person of exceptional self-control, integrity, or intellectual consistency. It describes someone who does not compromise their principles or the truth even in the most private, tempting, or vulnerable moments (symbolized by the 'bed'). It is used to praise someone who upholds their values regardless of the situation or personal desire.

The one who digs a pit will fall into it himself.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'to dig one's own grave' or 'what goes around comes around.' It suggests that people who plot harm against others will eventually be trapped by their own malicious schemes or face the consequences of their own wrongdoings.

The one who digs a ditch to harm someone falls into it oneself.

If one plans to harm others, he will be harmed himself. It is therefore advisable to wish the welfare of all.

A buffalo that broke the door, a horse that snapped its rope.

This expression is used to describe someone who has become completely uncontrollable, unruly, or has broken free from all restraints and discipline. It refers to a state of absolute chaos or a person acting without any inhibition or regard for rules, similar to the English phrase 'running wild' or 'loose cannon'.

One falls into the pit they dug themselves.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'As you sow, so shall you reap' or 'To dig a pit for others and fall into it oneself.' It means that people eventually suffer the consequences of their own bad actions or the traps they set for others.

A rat always digs towards its own side.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is inherently selfish or always looks out for their own personal gain in every situation. Just as a rat instinctively digs burrows towards its own nest or hiding place for safety, a self-centered person directs every action or decision to benefit themselves.

He falls into the pit he dug himself.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'digging a pit for others and falling into it oneself.' It describes a situation where someone's malicious plans or schemes against others eventually backfire and cause their own downfall. It is used to highlight poetic justice or the consequences of one's own negative actions.

Like falling into a pit one dug for themselves

This expression is used when someone's malicious plans against others backfire and cause them harm instead. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'falling into one's own trap' or 'being hoist with one's own petard'.

The one who digs the pit is the one who falls into it.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'He who digs a pit for others falls into it himself.' It is used to describe a situation where someone's malicious plans or traps for others end up causing their own downfall. It emphasizes the concept of poetic justice or karma.

Even to an educated person, only a farmer must provide food.

This proverb emphasizes the fundamental importance of agriculture and the farmer's role in society. It suggests that regardless of one's education, status, or intellectual achievements, everyone is ultimately dependent on the hard work of the farmer for their basic survival.