గోకి దురద తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
goki durada techchukonnatlu
Like scratching and inviting an itch.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily interferes in something or creates a problem for themselves where there wasn't one before. It is similar to the English idiom 'To look for trouble' or 'To stir a hornet's nest'.
Related Phrases
మనమడు నేర్చుకొన్నట్టు, అవ్వకు దురద తీరినట్టు.
manamadu nerchukonnattu, avvaku durada tirinattu.
The grandson learnt his lesson, and the grandmother's itching was taken away. The grandmother made her grandson write the alphabet on her back. To kill two birds with one stone. To bring down two apples with one stick. (Dutch.)
This proverb describes a situation where a single action serves two purposes or benefits two people simultaneously. It specifically refers to a scenario where a task performed by a novice for practice (like a grandson learning to scratch or massage) happens to solve a problem or provide comfort to someone else (the grandmother). It is used when a win-win situation occurs, especially when one person's learning process fulfills another person's need.
కూసి, కుక్కదువ్వునం తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
kusi, kukkaduvvunam techchukonnatlu
Like calling out and bringing a dog's chase upon oneself.
This proverb describes a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or problems by speaking up when they should have remained silent. It is used when a person's own words or actions lead to a negative consequence that could have been avoided if they had just kept quiet.
తద్దినం కొని తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
taddinam koni techchukonnatlu
Like buying and bringing a funeral ceremony upon oneself.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or a burdensome task through their own actions. It implies that a person has self-inflicted a headache or problem that could have been easily avoided.
గుత్తికిపోయి గూటం తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు.
guttikipoyi gutam techchukonnatlu.
Like going for a bunch (of flowers/fruit) and bringing back a club.
This proverb describes a situation where someone goes out expecting a benefit or a pleasant outcome but returns with something harmful or a punishment instead. It is used to mock poor decision-making or bad luck where an attempt to gain something resulted in a loss.
ఊరకున్న ప్రాణానికి ఉచ్చుత్రాళ్ళు తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
urakunna prananiki uchchutrallu techchukonnatlu
Like bringing noose-ropes to a life that was at peace.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who was living peacefully unnecessarily invites trouble or creates complications for themselves. It is similar to the English idiom 'To look for trouble' or 'To invite a headache'.
చెట్టుకొట్టి పైకి తెచ్చుకున్నట్టు
chettukotti paiki techchukunnattu
Cutting a tree and letting it fall on one's self. Bringing trouble on one's own head. The fool hunts for misfortune. (French.)
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions or attempts to solve a problem backfire, causing them self-inflicted harm or trouble. It is similar to the English idiom 'to dig one's own grave' or 'to shoot oneself in the foot'.
* Plega l'albero quando à giovane. † Gammel Green bryder nær den skal boles. Le fou cherche son malheur.
తన కాళ్లకు బందాలు తానే తెచ్చుకొన్నట్టు.
tana kallaku bandalu tane techchukonnattu.
He brought fetters for his own legs. He brings a staff to brak his ain head. (Scotch.)
This expression describes a situation where a person, through their own actions or decisions, creates obstacles or restrictions for themselves. It is used when someone's self-inflicted complications lead to their own downfall or lack of freedom.
ఒంటికి లేని వ్యాధి కొని తెచ్చుకున్నట్టు
ontiki leni vyadhi koni techchukunnattu
Like buying and bringing a disease with which the body is not troubled. Wilfully bringing trouble on one's self.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or creates a problem for themselves when things were perfectly fine before. It refers to self-inflicted complications or meddling in affairs that lead to unwanted stress.
తద్దినము కొని తెచ్చుకొన్నట్టు.
taddinamu koni techchukonnattu.
Buying a Taddinam. Bringing difficulties upon one's own head.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone voluntarily invites trouble or creates a headache for themselves by their own actions or choices. It is similar to the English expression 'to go looking for trouble' or 'asking for it.'
* Alterâ manu scabunt, altera ferunt.
తనను కట్టే త్రాళ్ళు తానే తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
tananu katte trallu tane techchukonnatlu
Like bringing the very ropes that will be used to tie oneself up.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions, decisions, or words lead to their own downfall or trouble. It is similar to the English idioms 'digging one's own grave' or 'being the architect of one's own misfortune.'