కురవోళ్ళపిల్ల బాయిల పడితే, ఎలగోళ్లపిల్ల ఎక్కి ఎక్కి పడ్డిందట

kuravollapilla bayila padite, elagollapilla ekki ekki paddindata

Translation

When a Kurava family's child fell into a well, a Yelagoalla family's child cried uncontrollably.

Meaning

This proverb is used to mock or describe people who show excessive, unnecessary, or fake concern for someone else's troubles when they have no direct relation or impact. It highlights hypocritical or exaggerated displays of sympathy.

Related Phrases

When the one who caught it said it was a Pariga fish, the one who didn't catch it said it was a Matta fish.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who has no involvement or knowledge in a matter tries to contradict or argue with the person who actually did the work or has firsthand experience. It highlights the tendency of people to offer unwanted and uninformed opinions.

Neither the caste nor the place matters, they say a shepherd girl has possessed him as a ghost.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is obsessed or fixated on something irrelevant or unexpected, despite there being no logical connection or prior history. It often highlights how problems or infatuations can arise from unexpected quarters, regardless of one's status or background.

When the one who caught it says it's a loach, the one on the bank says it's a catfish.

This expression describes a situation where a person who has no firsthand experience or involvement in a task tries to correct or contradict the person who is actually doing the work. It is used to mock people who offer unsolicited and inaccurate advice from a safe distance without understanding the ground reality.

The shepherd's nap and a child's kisses.

This proverb refers to things that are brief and short-lived. A shepherd's sleep is interrupted by the flock, just as a child's kiss is fleeting. It is used to describe tasks or moments that do not last long.

Even if she is a five-year-old girl, she is considered inferior to a three-year-old boy.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb reflecting historical gender biases and patriarchal structures. It suggests that regardless of age or physical superiority, a female was traditionally expected to be subordinate to a male. In modern usage, it is often cited when discussing social inequalities or criticizing outdated societal norms.

A tiger-cub is a tiger-cub, a kid is a kid.

This proverb is used to describe the inherent nature, lineage, or capabilities of a person. It suggests that one's true character or potential is determined by their origin and cannot be changed, emphasizing that a strong person will remain strong and a weak person will remain weak regardless of the circumstances.

Cat after kind.

A child who has climbed onto the hip won't get down even if they die.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gets too comfortable with a favor or a position of privilege and refuses to let go of it. It typically refers to people who take advantage of others' kindness or tolerance and become a burden, refusing to become independent or vacate their position.

A child who has climbed onto the hip/waist will not get down even if they die.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has become a persistent burden or a problem that is impossible to get rid of once you have allowed it to start. It refers to situations where an initial act of help or indulgence leads to a permanent, clinging dependency or a nuisance that refuses to leave.

A girl born after three consecutive boys is equal to a co-sister-in-law.

This traditional Telugu proverb refers to the specific family dynamic when a girl is born after three sons. It suggests that such a child is treated with high regard, authority, or maturity within the household, similar to the status of a co-sister-in-law (Eralu) who shares responsibilities and status in the family hierarchy.

When she went in a rush, she gave birth to a girl child.

This proverb is used to mock someone who acts with extreme impatience or haste, only to end up with a result that is either ordinary or contrary to their expectations. It highlights that rushing doesn't guarantee a superior or desired outcome.