కంచి అంత కాపురం గడ్డలు చేసినట్టు
kanchi anta kapuram gaddalu chesinattu
She made the family as large as Kanchi into clods. Said of a woman who by going astray brings disgrace upon the whole family.
This expression is used to describe a person who completely ruins or destroys a prosperous, well-settled family or business through sheer negligence, poor management, or bad habits. It signifies the transformation of a grand existence into rubble.
Kanchi is the celebrated town of Conjeveram. * Er hat die Henne für das Ei gegeben.
Related Phrases
కంచి అంత కాపురం గచ్చలైనట్లు
kanchi anta kapuram gachchalainatlu
A household as grand as Kanchi becoming like prickly shrubs.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a prosperous, large, or stable family/business falls into complete ruin or gets scattered due to internal conflicts or misfortune. It highlights the drastic downfall from extreme wealth to total destruction.
అంతా కంత
anta kanta
All of it is just a hole/gap
This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total loss, or when something is completely hollow, empty, or useless despite appearances. It implies that everything has gone down the drain or that the entirety of a matter results in nothingness.
మంచివాడు మంచివాడంటే, మంచమంతా కంతలు చేసినాడు.
manchivadu manchivadante, manchamanta kantalu chesinadu.
When called a good man, he made holes all over the cot.
This proverb describes a situation where someone takes undue advantage of the praise or kindness shown to them. It refers to people who, when trusted or given freedom due to their 'good' reputation, end up causing damage or acting irresponsibly. It is used to caution against blind trust or to describe someone who lacks common sense despite being called 'good'.
గోరంతను కొండంత చేయడం
gorantanu kondanta cheyadam
Making a mountain out of a molehill (Literally: making a fingernail-sized thing as big as a mountain)
This expression is used to describe someone who exaggerates a very small issue or minor incident into something massive or significant. It is typically applied when someone overreacts or blows a situation out of proportion.
చేసినది జపము, వేసినది గాలము
chesinadi japamu, vesinadi galamu
Performing prayers, while casting a fishing hook.
This proverb describes hypocrisy or ulterior motives. It refers to a person who pretends to be engaged in a holy or selfless act (like chanting prayers) while actually focusing on a selfish or harmful scheme (like catching fish). It is used to describe someone whose outward actions look pious, but whose intentions are purely exploitative.
పందిలాగ కని, పరగళ్లమ్మ పాలు చేసినట్లు
pandilaga kani, paragallamma palu chesinatlu
Giving birth like a pig and leaving them to the goddess of the streets (Paragallamma).
This proverb describes a situation where someone produces many things or children but fails to take care of them or take responsibility for their upbringing. It is used to criticize negligence after creation, suggesting that quality and care are more important than sheer quantity.
కుక్క పని గాడిద చేసినట్లు
kukka pani gadida chesinatlu
Like a donkey trying to do a dog's job
This expression is used when someone tries to perform a task that is not within their expertise or role, often resulting in failure or chaos. It highlights the importance of sticking to one's own responsibilities and strengths.
ఆవాలు ముద్ద చేసినట్లు
avalu mudda chesinatlu
Like trying to make a lump out of mustard seeds
This expression is used to describe an impossible or extremely difficult task involving bringing together people or things that have a tendency to scatter or remain individualistic. Just as tiny, round mustard seeds roll away and cannot be easily formed into a solid ball, it refers to the difficulty of achieving unity or consensus among a group of disjointed entities.
వేస్తివిరా కన్నము అంటే, చేస్తివే కాపరము అన్నట్టు
vestivira kannamu ante, chestive kaparamu annattu
" So you've broken into the house, have you ?" [ said a wretched woman to a burglar ] " So you live in great style, do you ?" [ replied the thief ]. Disappointed expectations.
This proverb describes a situation where someone caught doing something wrong or illegal tries to act as if they have a legitimate right to be there or are doing something permanent and honorable. It is used to mock people who give ridiculous justifications for their obvious misdeeds or those who overstay their welcome shamelessly.
నేల విడిచి సాము చేసినట్లు
nela vidichi samu chesinatlu
Like practicing martial arts while leaving the ground.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone ignores the basic fundamentals or ground realities while attempting something ambitious. It highlights the futility or danger of acting without a solid foundation or ignoring the practical aspects of a task.