ఇల్లు కాలి ఒకడేడిస్తే, ఇంగిలీకల (కలక) కోసం ఇంకొకడేడ్చాడట
illu kali okadediste, ingilikala (kalaka) kosam inkokadedchadata
While one person cried because the house was burning, another cried for the charcoal.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is focused on a trivial or selfish gain while another person is suffering a massive loss. It highlights a lack of empathy and the tendency of some people to look for petty advantages even during a major catastrophe.
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గడించేది ఒకడు, అనుభవించేది ఇంకొకడు
gadinchedi okadu, anubhavinchedi inkokadu
One who earns is one person, the one who enjoys it is another.
This expression refers to situations where the fruits of one person's hard work, labor, or wealth are enjoyed by someone else who did not put in the effort. It is often used to describe inheritance, unfair distribution of benefits, or when someone works tirelessly for the sake of others who take it for granted.
కూనలు కూటి కేడిస్తే, అవ్వ అంకు మొగుడి కేడ్చిందట
kunalu kuti kediste, avva anku mogudi kedchindata
While the children were crying for food, the grandmother was crying for a paramour.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone ignores the basic or urgent needs of those dependent on them to pursue their own inappropriate or selfish desires. It highlights a complete lack of priorities and responsibility.
గారాబం గారెలకు ఏడిస్తే, వీపు దెబ్బలకు పడిందట
garabam garelaku ediste, vipu debbalaku padindata
When excessive pampering cried for vadas, the back ended up receiving blows.
This proverb describes a situation where someone who is overly spoiled makes unreasonable demands, only to face harsh consequences or punishment instead. It is used to warn that over-indulgence leads to behavior that eventually invites trouble or discipline.
మూతి ముద్దులకేడిస్తే, వీపు గుద్దులకేడ్చిందట
muti muddulakediste, vipu guddulakedchindata
When the mouth cried for kisses, the back cried for punches.
This proverb describes a situation where someone's attempt to gain affection or a favor results in an unexpected punishment or a harsh consequence. It is often used to mock someone who expected a reward but received a reprimand instead, or when a situation backfires completely.
ఇల్లు కాలి ఒకడు ఏడుస్తుంటే, ఒళ్ళు కాలి ఒకడు ఏడ్చాడట
illu kali okadu edustunte, ollu kali okadu edchadata
While one person was crying because his house was on fire, another was crying because his body was burning.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are experiencing different levels of distress, or when someone brings up a personal grievance that seems trivial or misplaced in the context of a much larger disaster. It highlights the irony of individual suffering and the lack of mutual understanding during a crisis.
గారాము గజ్జెల కేడిస్తే, వీపు దెబ్బల కేడ్చిందిట
garamu gajjela kediste, vipu debbala kedchindita
While the pampered child cried for anklets, the back cried for blows.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's excessive demands or spoiled behavior leads to unexpected negative consequences or punishment. It highlights the transition from being over-indulged to being disciplined when one's demands become unreasonable.
ఇల్లు కాలి ఒకడు ఏడుస్తుంటే, ఒళ్ళు కాలి ఒకడు ఏడ్చినట్లు
illu kali okadu edustunte, ollu kali okadu edchinatlu
When one is crying because his house is on fire, another is crying because his body is burning.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are experiencing suffering, but their problems are of completely different scales or natures, making it impossible for them to console each other. It can also refer to a situation where someone is bothered by a trivial personal matter while another person is facing a major catastrophe, highlighting a lack of shared perspective or misplaced priorities during a crisis.
చేసేది ఒకడైతే, మేసేది ఇంకొకడు
chesedi okadaite, mesedi inkokadu
While one person does the work, another one grazes (enjoys the fruits).
This proverb describes a situation where one person puts in all the hard labor or effort, but the rewards or benefits are unfairly reaped by someone else who did nothing. It is commonly used to express frustration over exploitation or unequal distribution of results.
గడ్డం కాలి ఒకడు ఏడుస్తుంటే, చుట్టకు నిప్పు ఇమ్మని ఒకడు వెంబడించినట్టు
gaddam kali okadu edustunte, chuttaku nippu immani okadu vembadinchinattu
While one person is crying because his beard is on fire, another is chasing him asking for a light for his cigar.
This proverb describes a situation where someone is incredibly insensitive or selfish, focusing on their own trivial needs while another person is facing a serious crisis or suffering. It is used to criticize people who lack empathy or timing.
తనకు లేదని ఏడ్చి ఒక కన్ను పోతే, ఎదుటివారికి ఉందని ఏడ్చి ఇంకొక కన్ను పోయిందట.
tanaku ledani edchi oka kannu pote, edutivariki undani edchi inkoka kannu poyindata.
Crying for not having something cost one eye, and crying because others have it cost the second eye.
This proverb describes extreme envy or a toxic competitive mindset. It refers to a person who is so consumed by their own lack and, more destructively, by others' success, that they end up causing their own total ruin. It is used to criticize those who cannot tolerate the prosperity of others.