కూసి, కుక్కదువ్వునం తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
kusi, kukkaduvvunam techchukonnatlu
Like calling out and bringing a dog's chase upon oneself.
This proverb describes a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or problems by speaking up when they should have remained silent. It is used when a person's own words or actions lead to a negative consequence that could have been avoided if they had just kept quiet.
Related Phrases
పులిని చూచి నక్క వాతలు పెట్టుకున్నట్లు
pulini chuchi nakka vatalu pettukunnatlu
Like a fox branding itself with stripes after seeing a tiger
This proverb describes a situation where someone foolishly tries to imitate others who are naturally superior or more capable, often causing self-harm or ridicule in the process. It is used to mock people who blindly copy others without having the same inherent talent or status.
తద్దినం కొని తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
taddinam koni techchukonnatlu
Like buying and bringing a funeral ceremony upon oneself.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or a burdensome task through their own actions. It implies that a person has self-inflicted a headache or problem that could have been easily avoided.
గుత్తికిపోయి గూటం తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు.
guttikipoyi gutam techchukonnatlu.
Like going for a bunch (of flowers/fruit) and bringing back a club.
This proverb describes a situation where someone goes out expecting a benefit or a pleasant outcome but returns with something harmful or a punishment instead. It is used to mock poor decision-making or bad luck where an attempt to gain something resulted in a loss.
ఊరకున్న ప్రాణానికి ఉచ్చుత్రాళ్ళు తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
urakunna prananiki uchchutrallu techchukonnatlu
Like bringing noose-ropes to a life that was at peace.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who was living peacefully unnecessarily invites trouble or creates complications for themselves. It is similar to the English idiom 'To look for trouble' or 'To invite a headache'.
గోకి దురద తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
goki durada techchukonnatlu
Like scratching and inviting an itch.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily interferes in something or creates a problem for themselves where there wasn't one before. It is similar to the English idiom 'To look for trouble' or 'To stir a hornet's nest'.
చెట్టుకొట్టి పైకి తెచ్చుకున్నట్టు
chettukotti paiki techchukunnattu
Cutting a tree and letting it fall on one's self. Bringing trouble on one's own head. The fool hunts for misfortune. (French.)
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions or attempts to solve a problem backfire, causing them self-inflicted harm or trouble. It is similar to the English idiom 'to dig one's own grave' or 'to shoot oneself in the foot'.
* Plega l'albero quando à giovane. † Gammel Green bryder nær den skal boles. Le fou cherche son malheur.
నక్క కూసి నాశనం తెచ్చుకుంది
nakka kusi nashanam techchukundi
The fox cried out and brought destruction upon itself
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's own unnecessary talk, boasting, or ill-timed actions lead to their own downfall. It is often used when a person exposes themselves to danger or trouble by not knowing when to stay silent.
తన కాళ్లకు బందాలు తానే తెచ్చుకొన్నట్టు.
tana kallaku bandalu tane techchukonnattu.
He brought fetters for his own legs. He brings a staff to brak his ain head. (Scotch.)
This expression describes a situation where a person, through their own actions or decisions, creates obstacles or restrictions for themselves. It is used when someone's self-inflicted complications lead to their own downfall or lack of freedom.
తద్దినము కొని తెచ్చుకొన్నట్టు.
taddinamu koni techchukonnattu.
Buying a Taddinam. Bringing difficulties upon one's own head.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone voluntarily invites trouble or creates a headache for themselves by their own actions or choices. It is similar to the English expression 'to go looking for trouble' or 'asking for it.'
* Alterâ manu scabunt, altera ferunt.
తనను కట్టే త్రాళ్ళు తానే తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
tananu katte trallu tane techchukonnatlu
Like bringing the very ropes that will be used to tie oneself up.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions, decisions, or words lead to their own downfall or trouble. It is similar to the English idioms 'digging one's own grave' or 'being the architect of one's own misfortune.'