కొండతో తగరు ఢీకొన్నట్లు.
kondato tagaru dhikonnatlu.
Like a ram ramming into a mountain.
This expression is used to describe an unequal or foolish confrontation where a weak opponent tries to challenge someone far more powerful. Just as a ram would only hurt itself by charging at a mountain without causing any damage to the mountain, the weaker party in such a conflict will inevitably face destruction or failure.
Related Phrases
కొండంత దేవుడికి కొండంత పత్రి పెట్టగలమా?
kondanta devudiki kondanta patri pettagalama?
Can we offer leaves as large as a mountain to a God who is as big as a mountain?
This expression is used to signify that it is impossible to fully repay someone's immense help or match their stature with material offerings. It emphasizes that devotion or gratitude is more important than the scale of the gift, acknowledging human limitations when dealing with greatness.
టెంకాయ కొట్టినట్లు
tenkaya kottinatlu
Like breaking a coconut
This expression is used to describe something that is done very clearly, directly, and decisively without any ambiguity. Just as a coconut breaks cleanly into two when hit correctly, it refers to speaking or acting in a straightforward and blunt manner.
తట్టుకు తగాడినట్లు
tattuku tagadinatlu
Like arguing with a basket.
This expression describes a situation where someone is arguing or talking with a person who doesn't respond or understand, or when an effort is completely futile. Just as arguing with an inanimate basket yields no response or result, it refers to pointless communication with a stubborn or unresponsive person.
కొండతో తగురు పోట్లాడినట్టు
kondato taguru potladinattu
Like a ram fighting with a mountain
This expression describes a situation where someone attempts a task that is far beyond their capability, or challenges an opponent who is vastly more powerful. It highlights the futility and inevitable self-destruction of such an uneven confrontation.
తాకబోతే తగులకొన్నట్లు
takabote tagulakonnatlu
Like getting entangled when just trying to touch.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a simple or casual attempt to involve oneself in something leads to getting unexpectedly stuck, trapped, or deeply entangled in a complicated problem.
కొరివితో తల గోకుకొన్నట్లు
korivito tala gokukonnatlu
Like scratching one's head with a flaming brand.
This proverb is used to describe an act of extreme foolishness where someone invites unnecessary trouble or brings disaster upon themselves by their own reckless actions. It refers to a situation where a simple problem is addressed using a dangerous method that results in self-destruction.
చిగిరింత మొక్క చింతచెట్టుతో ఢీకొన్నదట
chigirinta mokka chintachettuto dhikonnadata
A small sprout supposedly collided with a giant tamarind tree.
This proverb is used to mock someone who is extremely weak or inexperienced trying to challenge or compete with someone who is immensely powerful and established. It highlights the absurdity of an unequal match or over-ambition without any real strength.
కొండతో తగరు పోట్లాడినట్టు.
kondato tagaru potladinattu.
Like a ram butting a mountain. Great conceit.
This proverb describes a situation where someone attempts to challenge or fight an opponent that is far more powerful or immovable than themselves. It highlights a futile effort where the weaker party only ends up hurting themselves while the stronger party remains unaffected.
కొరివితో తల గోక్కున్నట్లు.
korivito tala gokkunnatlu.
Scratching the head with the burning torch.
Doing something dangerous. One should avoid taking to dangerous paths to solve one’s problems, as they may lead to more troubles.
ఇసుకతో తాడు పేనినట్లు
isukato tadu peninatlu
Like twisting a rope out of sand
This expression is used to describe an impossible or futile task. It signifies that no matter how much effort one puts in, some things are fundamentally impossible to achieve because the materials or circumstances are not suitable.