గుర్రాన్ని చూస్తే కాళ్ళు నొప్పి.
gurranni chuste kallu noppi.
My legs start aching the moment I see a horse.
This proverb describes a person who is naturally lazy but looks for excuses to avoid effort. Just by seeing a horse (a means of transport), the person pretends their legs hurt so that they can get a ride instead of walking. It is used to mock someone who suddenly acts weak or incapable when an easy way out presents itself.
Related Phrases
మెత్తనివాణ్ణి చూస్తే మొత్తబుద్ధి అవుతుంది
mettanivanni chuste mottabuddhi avutundi
Seeing a soft person makes one want to strike them
This expression refers to the human tendency to take advantage of or bully those who are gentle, submissive, or overly kind. It is used to describe situations where someone's politeness is mistaken for weakness, leading others to exploit them.
గుర్రాన్ని చూసి కుంటనారంభించినట్లు
gurranni chusi kuntanarambhinchinatlu
Like starting to limp after seeing a horse.
This expression is used to describe a person who foolishly tries to imitate someone else's superior speed or ability, but ends up failing miserably or making a mockery of themselves. It highlights the irony of trying to match a horse's gallop by limping.
పుండును పొడిచే కాకికి ఎద్దు నొప్పి తెలుస్తుందా?
pundunu podiche kakiki eddu noppi telustunda?
Does the crow that pecks at the wound know the pain of the ox?
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is causing harm or criticizing others does not understand the suffering they are inflicting. It highlights a lack of empathy from a tormentor towards their victim. It is often applied when someone makes a bad situation worse for another person without any regard for their feelings.
ఒకణ్ణి చూస్తే పెట్టబుద్ది, ఇంకొకణ్ణి చూస్తే మొట్టబుద్ది
okanni chuste pettabuddi, inkokanni chuste mottabuddi
Looking at one person makes you want to give, looking at another makes you want to hit.
This expression describes how human behavior and generosity are often reactive to a person's character or attitude. It implies that some people naturally evoke kindness and charity, while others, due to their behavior or nature, provoke irritation or anger.
అయ్యవారి గుర్రానికి అన్నీ అవలక్షణాలే
ayyavari gurraniki anni avalakshanale
Every single trait of the teacher's horse is a bad omen.
This expression is used to describe a person or a situation where everything is flawed or full of defects. It originated from a story where a poor teacher's horse had no redeeming qualities, and it is now applied to people who possess only negative characteristics or projects that are doomed due to multiple failures.
మొగుడిని చూస్తే పైత్యం, ముండను చూస్తే ముచ్చట.
mogudini chuste paityam, mundanu chuste muchchata.
Looking at the husband causes irritation, but looking at a widow (mistress) brings delight.
This proverb is used to describe a person who dislikes or finds fault with their own family or legitimate responsibilities but shows great enthusiasm and affection for outsiders or improper things. It highlights misplaced priorities and hypocrisy in one's behavior.
చూస్తే చుక్క, లేస్తే కుక్క
chuste chukka, leste kukka
A star when seen (sitting), a dog when it gets up.
This expression is used to describe someone who appears calm, beautiful, or well-behaved while stationary or silent, but turns out to be aggressive, loud, or ill-mannered once they start acting or speaking. It is often used to warn that appearances can be deceptive.
తెల్లగుర్రాన్ని పల్లం చేసినట్లు
tellagurranni pallam chesinatlu
Like putting a saddle on a white horse
This expression is used to describe an action that highlights or makes something very obvious and prominent. Just as a saddle is immediately noticeable on a white horse, a particular behavior, flaw, or merit becomes strikingly apparent in certain situations. It is often used to refer to someone trying to hide something that is impossible to conceal or making a choice that draws unnecessary attention.
ఒకడిని చూస్తే పెట్టబుద్ది, ఇంకొకడిని చూస్తే మొట్టబుద్ది
okadini chuste pettabuddi, inkokadini chuste mottabuddi
Seeing one person makes you want to give, seeing another makes you want to hit
This proverb describes how different people's behavior or character evokes different reactions. One person's kindness or need inspires generosity, while another person's arrogance or annoyance provokes irritation and the urge to scold or strike them.
కులము వాళ్ళను చూస్తే కుక్కకు కోపం, గుఱ్ఱానికి సంతోషం
kulamu vallanu chuste kukkaku kopam, gurraniki santosham
Seeing its own kind makes a dog angry, but a horse happy.
This proverb is used to contrast different attitudes toward one's own community or peers. It suggests that while some people are jealous or hostile toward their own kind (like a dog barking at another dog), others feel joy and a sense of belonging when they see their peers (like a horse neighing happily at another horse). It is a commentary on human nature regarding professional or social rivalry versus solidarity.