ఇంట్లో గింజలు లేవు కానీ, విడగొట్టి సంకటి చేయమన్నట్లు

intlo ginjalu levu kani, vidagotti sankati cheyamannatlu

Translation

There are no grains in the house, yet someone asks to grind them and make porridge.

Meaning

This proverb describes a situation where someone demands something impossible or makes grand requests without considering the lack of basic resources. It is used to mock people who have unrealistic expectations or show off despite having nothing.

Related Phrases

Like saying eat at our house, but wash your hand at yours

This expression describes a person who is extremely stingy or miserly. It refers to someone who is willing to take or consume resources from others but is unwilling to provide even the smallest hospitality (like a little water to wash hands) in return, or someone who avoids any responsibility or cost after enjoying a benefit.

When asked to fast, you asked if I wanted to be branded with a hot iron.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone reacts excessively or suggests an extreme, painful alternative to a simple request or task. It highlights a lack of understanding or an exaggerated response to a suggestion.

He came, he stayed, and then he said, 'Grind the finger millets and make porridge'.

This expression describes a person who overstays their welcome and begins to demand things or act as if they are the head of the household despite being a guest. It is used to mock someone who doesn't know when to leave and instead starts imposing their needs on others.

There are no grains in the house, but the two are not on speaking terms.

This proverb describes a situation where a household is suffering from extreme poverty or lack of basic necessities, yet the family members are busy fighting or holding grudges instead of working together to solve their problems. It is used to mock people who prioritize ego and petty disputes over survival and common sense.

I had them not in childhood, nor in age, am I now to have earrings in Chandraśekhara's time ? Said by a father to whom earrings were offered when, in his old age, a son had been born to him.

This proverb describes a situation where someone suddenly acquires or flaunts something new late in life that they never had before, often appearing out of place or pretentious. It is used to mock people who experience sudden prosperity or change their habits inconsistently with their past life, or to describe an unexpected event happening at an unusual time.

He came, he went, and then he asked to grind finger millets and make porridge.

This proverb describes someone who is extremely lazy or avoids work when it is actually being done, but reappears just in time to demand the benefits or give orders once the hard part is over. It is used to mock people who contribute nothing to a process but expect to enjoy the results or direct others' labor.

No eyes on the forehead, no teeth in the mouth.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely old or in a state of physical decline. It can also sarcastically refer to someone who is acting helpless or lacks basic common sense and capability.

There is no food at home, but celebrating at others' houses.

This proverb describes someone who lacks basic necessities at home or in their own life, yet pretends to be wealthy or spends their energy and resources celebrating or interfering in others' affairs. It is used to mock people who ignore their own poverty or problems while putting on a show for the public.

Those who do not have sons have no salvation.

Historically, this proverb reflects an old belief that a son is necessary to perform final rites for parents to attain 'Moksha' (salvation). In a modern context, it is often used to discuss traditional family values or the cultural importance placed on continuing the lineage.

No legs to the tale, no ears to the pot. Said of a story that one cannot make head or tail of. A story without a head. (Greek.)

This proverb is used to describe a story, explanation, or excuse that lacks logic, consistency, or a proper foundation. It refers to something that is nonsensical or a 'cock and bull story' where the details don't add up or have no basis in reality.