లింగం కట్టగానే పిడుగు అన్నట్లు.
lingam kattagane pidugu annatlu.
Like saying it's a thunderbolt as soon as the Lingam is tied.
This proverb describes someone who is extremely impatient and expects immediate results right after an action is initiated. It refers to the absurdity of expecting a divine sign or a consequence (like a thunderbolt) the very moment a ritual or task has just begun.
Related Phrases
సోమలింగం సోమలింగం అంటే రామలింగం కొడుకా అన్నాట్ట
somalingam somalingam ante ramalingam koduka annatta
When someone said 'Somalingam, Somalingam', he asked, 'Is he Ramalingam's son?'
This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely out of touch with the context or topic of conversation. It signifies a person who asks an irrelevant or foolish question after listening to a whole explanation, showing they haven't understood a single word.
అడుగు తప్పితే పిడుగు తప్పుతుంది
adugu tappite pidugu tapputundi
If a step is missed, a lightning strike is avoided.
This expression is used to signify a narrow escape from a major disaster or a life-threatening situation. It suggests that a small change in timing or a slight physical shift saved someone from a great calamity.
తోరణం కట్టగానే పెండ్లి పూర్తి అయినట్లా?
toranam kattagane pendli purti ayinatla?
Does the wedding get completed just because the decorative arch (toranam) is tied?
This expression is used to remind someone that starting a process or completing the preliminary rituals does not mean the entire task is finished. It emphasizes that a goal requires consistent effort until the very end, and one shouldn't celebrate or relax prematurely after just taking the first few steps.
గొడుగు పడితే పిడుగుకు అడ్డమా?
godugu padite piduguku addama?
If you hold an umbrella, can it stop a lightning strike?
This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.
పిడుగు తగిలిన పిదప కొరవికి భయపడినట్లు
pidugu tagilina pidapa koraviki bhayapadinatlu
Being afraid of a firebrand after being struck by a lightning bolt.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who has survived a massive catastrophe or a life-altering disaster becomes irrationally fearful of small, trivial, or insignificant matters. It highlights the psychological impact of trauma where a person becomes overly sensitive to minor risks after facing a major one.
పిడుగుకు గొడుగు అడ్డమా?
piduguku godugu addama?
Will an umbrella stop a thunderbolt?
This expression is used to highlight the futility of using weak or insignificant defenses against a massive, overwhelming force or a major disaster. It suggests that certain problems are too big to be solved by trivial means.
పిల్ల పుట్టగానే పాలు పడ్డట్లు
pilla puttagane palu paddatlu
As if the milk arrived the moment the child was born
This expression is used to describe a situation where a necessary resource or solution becomes available exactly when it is needed, often by natural design or perfect timing. It highlights the providence of nature or a stroke of good luck where preparation meets a new requirement perfectly.
గొడుగు పట్టితే పిడుగుకు అడ్డమా?
godugu pattite piduguku addama?
Is holding an umbrella an obstacle to a lightning bolt?
This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.
అడుగు పెట్టగానే పిడుగు పడ్డట్లు.
adugu pettagane pidugu paddatlu.
Like a thunderbolt falling the moment one steps in.
This expression is used to describe an unfortunate coincidence where a disaster or a piece of very bad news occurs immediately after someone's arrival. It is often used to imply that a person's entry brought bad luck or that they arrived at an extremely ill-fated moment.
శంభులింగం కుప్పెకట్టు, రామలింగం కనికట్టు
shambhulingam kuppekattu, ramalingam kanikattu
Shambulingam's lid/cap, Ramalingam's magic trick
This expression refers to a situation involving deceit, manipulation, or a clever trick where one person creates an illusion or cover-up (kuppekattu) while another performs a deceptive act (kanikattu). It is often used to describe two people conspiring together or to mock someone performing meaningless rituals or suspicious activities that lack substance.