ఎవరికో పుట్టిన బిడ్డను తన బిడ్డని ఎగిరెగిరి ముద్దుపెట్టుకున్నట్లు

evariko puttina biddanu tana biddani egiregiri muddupettukunnatlu

Translation

Like jumping and kissing someone else's child as if they were one's own.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes undue credit or feels excessive pride and excitement for something they did not create or achieve themselves. It highlights the absurdity of claiming ownership or being overly enthusiastic about someone else's hard work or success.

Related Phrases

Whether you jump and pound or pound without jumping, the wages are the same.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the end result or reward remains the same regardless of the amount of extra effort, unnecessary drama, or showmanship one puts in. It suggests that working smarter or more calmly is better than exerting unnecessary energy for no additional gain.

Like keeping the baby in the cradle and searching for it across the entire village.

This proverb describes a situation where someone searches everywhere for something that is already in their possession or right in front of them. It is used to point out a person's absent-mindedness or lack of awareness regarding immediate solutions.

If the king strikes the child of a commoner, God will strike the child of the king.

This proverb emphasizes the principle of divine justice and karma. It suggests that those in power are not immune to consequences; if an authority figure treats a defenseless person unfairly, they or their legacy will eventually face retribution from a higher power. It serves as a warning against the misuse of power.

One's own child is beautiful to them

This proverb is used to express that people always find their own possessions, family members, or creations to be the best and most beautiful, regardless of their objective quality. It is similar to the English expression 'Every potter praises his own pot' or 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.'

The money tied in one's own garment and the child born from one's own womb.

This expression highlights things that one can truly rely on and call their own. Just as a child is one's own blood, money kept securely with oneself is the only wealth that is guaranteed to be available in times of need. It emphasizes self-reliance and the importance of having personal resources rather than depending on others.

Like selling a child in a famine. Selling in a bad market.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme desperation or dire necessity where someone is forced to give up something incredibly precious or vital just to survive a crisis. It highlights a situation where there are no good choices left and one must make a heartbreaking sacrifice.

Like selling one's child during a famine

This expression describes a situation of extreme desperation where someone is forced to sacrifice their most precious possession or make a heart-wrenching decision due to dire circumstances. It is used when someone gives up something invaluable just to survive a temporary crisis.

A leaf full of food stays calm and flat, while an empty leaf flies and flutters about.

This proverb is used to describe human behavior regarding knowledge and wealth. A person who is truly wise or wealthy remains humble and composed, whereas a person with little knowledge or substance tends to show off and boast excessively. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise'.

If one of the royal family strike a villager's child, Nârâyaṇa will strike his child. "[ The LORD ] will avenge the blood of his servants." Deuteronomy xxxii. 43.

This proverb emphasizes the concept of divine justice and karma. It suggests that if those in power oppress or mistreat the common people who have no one to protect them, God will eventually intervene and punish the oppressors in a similar manner. It serves as a warning against the abuse of power.

A child seen with one's eyes is greater than a child born from the womb.

This proverb emphasizes that nurturing, seeing, and taking care of a child with one's own eyes is more significant than the mere biological act of giving birth. It is often used to highlight the value of adoption, foster care, or the bond formed through upbringing over biological ties.