గంతకు తగిన బొంత

gantaku tagina bonta

Translation

Like packsaddle, like quilt.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe two people or things that are a perfect match for each other, often in a sarcastic or negative sense (like two equally lazy or cunning people). It is the Telugu equivalent of the English phrase 'Like father, like son' or 'A chip off the old block', implying that the quality or nature of one thing matches the other perfectly.

Notes

Like pot, like cover. (Dutch.)*

Related Phrases

One quilt below, one quilt above; what worry do I have?

This proverb describes a state of complete contentment and self-sufficiency with minimal possessions. It is used to express that when a person's basic needs are met and they have a simple life, they are free from the anxieties and stresses that come with wealth or complex responsibilities.

The quilt matches the saddlebag.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people or things are perfectly matched, often in a negative or sarcastic sense. It implies that a person has found a partner, friend, or situation that is exactly as good or bad as they are. It is similar to the English expression 'Like father, like son' or 'Two of a kind.'

The wind that is suitable for the tree.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gets exactly what they deserve, or when a consequence is perfectly matched to an action or a person's character. It is similar to the English proverb 'As you sow, so shall you reap' or 'To each according to their capacity.'

Thorns suited for the drumstick, and roughness suited for the bitter gourd.

This proverb implies that every individual or situation has its own unique set of flaws or characteristics that are inherent to their nature. It is often used to suggest that a person has found a match or a consequence that perfectly fits their specific temperament or behavior, similar to the English expression 'to each their own' or 'fitting for one's nature.'

A tattered quilt suitable for the old saddle will certainly be found.

This expression is used to describe two people or things that are a perfect match for each other, especially in a sarcastic or negative sense. It implies that for every odd or flawed person, there is a similarly matched partner or counterpart. It is often used to describe couples who share the same eccentricities or negative traits, similar to the English idiom 'every pot has its lid.'

Like a saddle and a rug coming together to become a donkey's burden.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two useless or insignificant items or people join together, resulting in nothing but a heavy, unproductive burden. It suggests that the combination of poor quality components only leads to more trouble or labor rather than any benefit.

Seed suitable for the fruit, water suitable for the soil

This proverb suggests that results are dictated by the quality of inputs and the environment. Just as a specific seed determines the fruit and the soil type determines the water requirement, the outcome of any endeavor depends on using the right resources and adapting to the specific circumstances.

A child worthy of its mother, a Pandili fit for the house.

This proverb is used to describe two things or people that are perfectly matched in quality, character, or behavior. It is often used to remark on how a child's traits mirror their parent's, or how an environment is perfectly suited to its occupants.

Like the saddle and the cloth bundle together becoming a heavy load for the donkey.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where several small, seemingly insignificant burdens or problems accumulate to become an overwhelming task. It refers to how minor things, when added up, result in a heavy struggle for the person responsible.

A pack-saddle fits the size, and a quilt fits the pack-saddle.

This proverb is used to describe a perfect match or a situation where things are suited to each other, often used in a sarcastic or humorous way to describe a couple or a pair of people who share the same (often negative) traits or habits. It implies that for every person or situation, there is a corresponding match that deserves them.