లింగి పెళ్ళికి మంగి చావుకు వచ్చినట్లు

lingi pelliki mangi chavuku vachchinatlu

Translation

Like coming for Lingi's wedding and Mangi's death at the same time.

Meaning

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person happens to visit or perform a task for one purpose, but inadvertently gets involved in or witnesses another unrelated, often contrasting event. It signifies a person who shows up everywhere regardless of the occasion, or someone who manages to attend multiple significant events (joyous or sad) in one trip.

Related Phrases

Like coming for milk but hiding the vessel.

This proverb is used to describe a person who approaches someone for help or with a specific purpose but hesitates to speak their mind or hides their true intentions due to shyness, false pride, or unnecessary secrecy. It highlights the irony of wanting something while being too secretive to ask for it.

When asked to say something auspicious, the groom asked where the widow bride was.

This proverb is used to describe someone who says something incredibly inappropriate, tactless, or unlucky at a moment that requires positivity or formality. It refers to people who lack common sense in social situations and end up ruining the mood or causing offense.

Does death have a death?

This expression is used to signify that something is eternal, inevitable, or that a particular cycle or entity cannot be destroyed. It often implies that a fundamental reality or a recurring problem cannot be ended or killed off simply.

The famine came in the very year that the cultivator came to the village. An unfortunate coincidence.

This proverb describes a situation of extreme bad luck or irony where success and disaster occur simultaneously. It is used when a long-awaited positive outcome or reward is immediately neutralized or ruined by an unexpected calamity, leaving no chance to enjoy the fruits of one's labor.

Does death come more than once ?

This expression is used to convey that once someone has reached the absolute bottom or has already faced the worst possible outcome, they no longer fear further risks or consequences. It signifies a state of fearlessness or resilience after an extreme loss or failure, implying that things cannot get any worse than they already are.

Enki's marriage resulted in Subbi's death

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's celebration or positive event inadvertently leads to trouble, suffering, or disaster for another person. It highlights unintended negative consequences.

When marriage comes, or vomiting, it cannot be stopped.

This proverb is used to indicate that certain events in life are inevitable and beyond human control once they are set in motion. Just as a physical urge like vomiting cannot be suppressed, significant life events like marriage will happen when the time is right, regardless of attempts to delay or stop them.

Achi's wedding ended up leading to Buchi's death.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a celebration or a positive event unintentionally leads to a disaster or a tragic outcome for someone else. It highlights the irony of a festive occasion turning into a cause for sorrow due to unforeseen circumstances or mismanagement.

Achi's wedding led to Buchi's death

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's celebration or positive event unexpectedly results in trouble or a disaster for someone else. It highlights unintended negative consequences or a stroke of bad luck occurring simultaneously with a good event.

The wedding has reached Venki's death.

Used to describe a situation where an event that started as a joyous celebration or a simple task has turned into a life-threatening or disastrous situation. It is often applied when someone is being pushed to their limits or suffering because of someone else's festivities or demands.