కుందేటి కొమ్ము సాధించినట్లు
kundeti kommu sadhinchinatlu
Like acquiring a rabbit's horn
This expression is used to describe a person who claims to have achieved or found something that is actually impossible or non-existent. It is used to mock someone's false claims of an impossible feat, as rabbits do not have horns.
Related Phrases
పనిలేని పాపరాజు ఏమి చేస్తున్నాడంటే, కుందేటి కొమ్ముకు రేఖలు తీరుస్తున్నాడు అన్నాడట
panileni paparaju emi chestunnadante, kundeti kommuku rekhalu tirustunnadu annadata
When they asked what idle Pâpa Râzu was about, they were told that he was carving lines on a hare's horn.
This expression is used to describe a person who is engaged in completely useless, absurd, or impossible tasks because they have nothing productive to do. Since rabbits do not have horns, 'drawing lines on a rabbit's horn' signifies wasting time on non-existent or futile activities.
బర్రె కొమ్ము అంటే, యిర్రి కొమ్ము అంటాడు.
barre kommu ante, yirri kommu antadu.
When one says it is a she-buffalo's horn, the other says it is a doe's. Foolish argumentation.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is habitually argumentative or stubborn. It refers to someone who intentionally contradicts others for the sake of disagreement, even when the facts are clear. It highlights a lack of cooperation or a tendency to be contrary in every conversation.
రక్షించినవాడినే భక్షించినట్లు
rakshinchinavadine bhakshinchinatlu
Like devouring the one who saved you.
This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It is used when someone harms or ruins the very person who helped, supported, or saved them in their time of need.
పురిటిలోనే సంధి కొట్టినట్లు
puritilone sandhi kottinatlu
Like a newborn being struck by an ailment right at birth
This expression is used to describe a situation where a project, idea, or initiative fails or encounters a major obstacle at its very inception or earliest stage. It highlights something being ruined before it even had a chance to start or grow.
ఇఱ్ఱి కొమ్ము ఈనింది, బఱ్ఱె కొమ్ము అన్నట్టు.
irri kommu inindi, barre kommu annattu.
Like saying the deer's horn gave birth, and the buffalo's horn too.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone blindly follows or repeats a ridiculous or impossible claim made by another person without any logical thinking. It highlights the tendency of people to agree with or amplify rumors and absurdities just because someone else started them.
కక్కిన కూటికి ఆశపడ్డట్టు
kakkina kutiki ashapaddattu
Lusting after vomited food.
This proverb is used to describe a person who returns to something they once rejected or discarded with disgust. It highlights a lack of self-respect or dignity when someone seeks out a thing, person, or position they previously deemed worthless or beneath them.
పట్టిందల్లా బంగారమే
pattindalla bangarame
Whatever one touches becomes gold
This expression is used to describe a person who is currently experiencing a period of extreme good luck or success. Every venture they undertake or every decision they make leads to a positive outcome, similar to the legend of King Midas.
రక్షించని వాణ్ణి భక్షించినట్లు.
rakshinchani vanni bhakshinchinatlu.
Like devouring the one who does not protect.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is expected to provide help or protection instead causes harm or destruction. It refers to a betrayal of trust or a scenario where a person's lack of support leads to an even more predatory or damaging outcome.
చిత్త స్వాతి సంధించినట్లు
chitta svati sandhinchinatlu
Like the meeting of Chitta and Swathi (nakshatras).
This expression refers to the rare and timely occurrence of two favorable events happening together. In astrology/agriculture, Chitta and Swathi are consecutive lunar mansions (nakshatras). It is used to describe a perfect synchronization or a fortunate coincidence where everything falls perfectly into place.
ఇంటికొమ్ము అంటే బట్టెకొమ్ము అన్నట్లు
intikommu ante battekommu annatlu
Like saying 'buffalo horn' when someone says 'house gable'
This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a complete lack of understanding or irrelevant communication between two people. It refers to someone giving a totally unrelated or absurd answer to a question, or a listener completely misinterpreting what was said due to lack of attention or intelligence.