కాకి కావుమంటే, కాంతుని కౌగిలించుకొన్నట్లు
kaki kavumante, kantuni kaugilinchukonnatlu
Like hugging one's lover just because a crow cawed.
This expression describes a situation where someone uses a minor, unrelated, or even annoying event as a convenient excuse or pretext to do something they already desired to do. It highlights how people find justification for their actions in trivial occurrences.
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కాకి కర్రుమంటే గుండె ఝల్లుమంటుంది.
kaki karrumante gunde jhallumantundi.
When the crow cawed, she started. Feigned sensitiveness.
This expression describes a state of extreme fear, anxiety, or guilt. It suggests that a person is so terrified or on edge that even a common, harmless sound like a crow's caw is enough to startle them or cause panic.
కలలోని కౌగిలికి కడుపులొస్తాయా?
kalaloni kaugiliki kadupulostaya?
Will a hug in a dream result in a pregnancy?
This proverb is used to illustrate that mere thoughts, dreams, or theoretical plans do not produce real-world results. It emphasizes that actions and hard work are necessary to achieve tangible outcomes, rather than just imagining them.
గాలికిపోయిన కంపను కాలికి తగిలించుకొన్నట్లు
galikipoyina kampanu kaliki tagilinchukonnatlu
Like hooking a thorn bush blowing in the wind to one's own leg.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily gets involved in a problem that has nothing to do with them, thereby creating trouble for themselves. It is similar to the English idiom 'to look for trouble'.
కౌగిలించుకుంటే కవ్వింత, కసిరి కొడితే కిర్రాలు
kaugilinchukunte kavvinta, kasiri kodite kirralu
A hug is a thrill; being scolded or pushed away is exciting.
This expression is used to describe the playful and romantic dynamics between lovers. It suggests that in a state of deep infatuation or love, even a partner's playful rejection, mock anger, or scolding feels pleasurable and charming rather than offensive.
మేయబోయి మెడకు తగిలించుకొన్నట్లు
meyaboyi medaku tagilinchukonnatlu
Like going to graze and getting it stuck around the neck
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to gain a benefit or take advantage of something, but instead ends up getting trapped in a problem or creating a new liability for themselves. It is similar to the English concept of 'getting more than one bargained for' in a negative sense.
కడుపులో లేనిది కౌగిలించుకొంటే వస్తుందా?
kadupulo lenidi kaugilinchukonte vastunda?
Will [affection] that does not exist in the heart be caused by embracing [the body]?
This expression highlights that true affection or sincerity must come from within. Superficial gestures, like a physical hug, cannot compensate for a lack of genuine feeling or hidden resentment. It is often used to describe hypocrisy or fake intimacy.
ఏ గాలికి ఆ గొడుగు పట్టినట్లు
e galiki a godugu pattinatlu
Holding the umbrella according to whichever way the wind blows
This expression describes a person who is opportunistic and changes their stance, loyalty, or opinions depending on the current situation or who is in power. It is used to refer to someone who lacks fixed principles and simply goes with the flow for personal benefit.
చిచ్చును కౌగిలించుకుంటే చిమిడించుకోక తప్పుతుందా?
chichchunu kaugilinchukunte chimidinchukoka tapputunda?
If you embrace fire, can you avoid getting burnt?
This proverb is used to warn that one must face the inevitable consequences of their dangerous or foolish actions. If you knowingly involve yourself in a volatile situation or bad company, you cannot complain when you get hurt.
తప్పించుకోబోయి తగిలించుకున్నట్లు
tappinchukoboyi tagilinchukunnatlu
Like trying to escape one thing and getting stuck with another.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to avoid a problem or a minor inconvenience, but in doing so, accidentally lands themselves in a bigger trouble or a different mess. It is similar to the English idiom 'Out of the frying pan and into the fire.'
ముక్తిని విడిచి, శక్తిని తగిలించుకొన్నట్లు
muktini vidichi, shaktini tagilinchukonnatlu
Like leaving salvation and clinging to power (or worldly attachment).
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gives up something truly valuable, peaceful, or permanent (like spiritual liberation) for something burdensome, troublesome, or temporary (like worldly power or material desires). It highlights a poor trade-off or a lack of wisdom in choosing one's priorities.