కుక్కకు వచ్చేవి అన్నీ గొగ్గి పళ్లే

kukkaku vachchevi anni goggi palle

Translation

All the teeth that a dog gets are crooked.

Meaning

This proverb is used to describe a person who is inherently flawed or whose every action/word is troublesome. Just as one cannot expect a dog to have perfectly aligned human-like teeth, one shouldn't expect quality, honesty, or refinement from someone who lacks character or capability. It implies that everything stemming from a bad source will be bad.

Notes

Said of a man who spoils every thing he meddles with.

Related Phrases

Even a dog will have a favorable time.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Every dog has its day.' It is used to suggest that everyone, no matter how insignificant or unfortunate they may seem, will eventually have a period of success, luck, or opportunity in their life.

All that a dog brings is filth.

This proverb is used to describe someone who consistently brings back useless things or unreliable information. It implies that you cannot expect anything of value or quality from a person who lacks the capacity or merit to provide it, much like how a dog will only scavenge for bones.

'Tis the nature of the beast.

Everything born to a dog will only have crooked teeth.

This expression is used to describe how the offspring or results of someone or something flawed will naturally inherit those same flaws. It suggests that one's nature, background, or character inevitably influences what they produce, implying that a person's behavior is a result of their lineage or environment.

Words come while speaking; hair comes while shaving.

This expression suggests that fluency and skill come with practice. Just as hair falls away effortlessly during the act of shaving, ideas and words flow more freely once you actually start the process of speaking or working. It is often used to encourage someone to start a task rather than overthinking it.

No matter how much water flows in the river, a dog can only lap it up.

This proverb is used to describe a person's inherent nature or limited capacity. It suggests that even if someone is surrounded by immense wealth or opportunities, they will only benefit or behave according to their character, destiny, or petty habits. It highlights that abundance does not change a person's basic traits or their way of life.

Everything a dog brings is just bones.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose contributions or outcomes are always of low quality or useless. Just as a dog naturally seeks out and brings back worthless bones instead of anything valuable, some people, due to their nature or habits, consistently produce results that lack value or significance.

Will a dog with fallen teeth not bite the cattle?

This proverb is used to describe a situation where even if someone has lost their primary power or strength, their basic nature or instincts do not change. Just because a dog is old and toothless, it doesn't mean it won't try to attack or snap at prey. It implies that one should still be cautious of a person's inherent character regardless of their current weakened state.

An ear with a palmyra leaf in it is better than a bare ear.

Something is better than nothing. It is used to suggest that having a small or humble possession/alternative is preferable to having nothing at all, similar to the English proverb 'Half a loaf is better than no bread.'

Half a loaf is better than no bread.

Like a louse biting the ear when it gets angry.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is weak or insignificant tries to show their anger or retaliate in a way that is ultimately harmless or petty. It highlights the futility of an underdog's rage against someone much stronger.

If what we have are horse gram seeds, what we get in return are wild weed seeds.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person loses their existing small assets or capital while pursuing a business or venture that yields absolutely nothing or something worthless. It signifies a complete loss where even the initial investment is gone and the result is useless.