మళ్ళీ తెచ్చుకో అయ్యా అంటే, మరింత బువ్వెట్టు అన్నట్టు.
malli techchuko ayya ante, marinta buvvettu annattu.
When told 'Sir, please bring it back', he replied 'Give me more food'.
This proverb describes a person who is shamelessly lazy or demanding. It refers to a situation where someone is asked to return an item or redo a task, but instead of complying, they demand even more favors or resources. It is used to mock those who try to profit further when they are actually at fault or being asked to fulfill a basic responsibility.
Related Phrases
అమ్ముకో అమ్ముకో అంటే కొనుక్కో కొనుక్కో అన్నట్టు
ammuko ammuko ante konukko konukko annattu
When told to sell, sell; it sounds like buy, buy.
This proverb describes a situation where someone is so desperate to sell an item that their aggressive persuasion makes it seem like they are actually the ones begging to buy it. It is used to mock people who are overly eager or desperate in their negotiations, thereby losing their leverage.
ఉపాయము చెప్పవయ్యా అంటే, ఉరిత్రాడు తెచ్చుకొమ్మన్నాడట.
upayamu cheppavayya ante, uritradu techchukommannadata.
When asked for a solution, he told them to bring a hangman's noose.
This proverb describes a situation where someone asks for helpful advice or a solution to a problem, but receives a suggestion that is destructive, fatal, or worsens the situation. It is used to criticize foolish or malicious advice that leads to one's own downfall.
అడ్డం తప్పుకో అంటే గడ్డం పట్టుకో అన్నట్టు
addam tappuko ante gaddam pattuko annattu
When asked to move out of the way, they grabbed the beard instead.
This proverb describes someone who behaves perversely or does the exact opposite of what is requested. It is used when a person responds to a simple request with an annoying or inappropriate action, or when someone misunderstands a situation so badly that they become a nuisance.
వెట్టిగదరా పోలా అంటే, యేడవక తీరదే అయ్యా అన్నాడట.
vettigadara pola ante, yedavaka tirade ayya annadata.
When one said " O Pôla! is it not work without pay ?" he replied " Alas! Sir, there is no way to get out of it." Said of any disagreeable duty, which must be performed without remuneration. To have nothing but one's labour for one's pains. Like the tailor who sewed for nothing and found thread himself. Better sit idle than work for nought.
This expression describes a situation where someone is forced to do a difficult or unrewarding task against their will. It highlights the helplessness of an individual who must comply with an order even when they are miserable doing it. It is used to mock or point out a situation where work is done out of pure obligation without any joy or benefit.
తాటిఎత్తు ఎగిరినానంటే, తారాజువ్వెత్తు ఎగురు అన్నట్లు.
tatiettu egirinanante, tarajuvvettu eguru annatlu.
If I say I jumped as high as a palm tree, he says he will jump as high as a skyrocket.
This proverb describes a situation involving 'one-upmanship' or competitive boasting. It is used when a person tries to outperform or exaggerate even more than someone who is already bragging or making a significant claim. It highlights the tendency of some people to always claim they can do something better or bigger, regardless of how unrealistic the original claim was.
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.
దండమయ్యా బాపనయ్యా అంటే నీ తండ్రి నాటి పాత బాకీ ఇచ్చి పొమ్మన్నాడట
dandamayya bapanayya ante ni tandri nati pata baki ichchi pommannadata
When someone offered a respectful salute to the priest, he replied by asking to pay back the old debt owed by the person's father.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where an act of courtesy or a friendly gesture is met with an unwelcome demand or a harsh reminder of past obligations. It characterizes people who cannot look past their own interests or greed even when being treated with respect.
ఉపాయం చెప్పవయ్యా అంటే ఉరితాడు తెచ్చుకో అన్నాట్ట
upayam cheppavayya ante uritadu techchuko annatta
When asked for a solution, he suggested getting a noose.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for helpful advice or a solution to a problem, but receives a suggestion that is destructive, harmful, or worsens the situation rather than solving it. It highlights the foolishness or malice of a bad advisor.
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.