మామా మామా గోచి ఊడిందేమి అని వదినె మరదళ్ళు అంటే, మిమ్మల్ని చూసే లేండి, ఊరుకోండి అన్నాడట.
mama mama gochi udindemi ani vadine maradallu ante, mimmalni chuse lendi, urukondi annadata.
When the sisters-in-law said, 'Uncle, your loincloth has fallen off,' he replied, 'It’s only because I saw you, now be quiet.'
This proverb describes a situation where someone is caught in an embarrassing mistake or failure and tries to cover it up with a witty but shameless excuse. It is used to mock people who, instead of feeling ashamed of their blunders, try to justify them by blaming others or the circumstances in a cheeky manner.
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అతుకు కనిపించదు అల్లుడా అంటే, కుంపటి కనుపించదు మామా అన్నాడట.
atuku kanipinchadu alluda ante, kumpati kanupinchadu mama annadata.
When the father-in-law said 'The patch is not visible, son-in-law', the son-in-law replied 'The furnace is not visible, father-in-law'.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are equally matched in their cunning, wit, or flaws. It illustrates a 'tit-for-tat' scenario where one person tries to point out a subtle mistake or hide something, only for the other person to point out an even bigger or equally relevant issue. It signifies that one cannot easily fool someone who is just as smart or experienced as they are.
ఆ మాట అనిపిద్దామా మామగారా?
a mata anipiddama mamagara?
Shall we have that word said ? O father-in-law! When a Kômaṭi was dying and the word "Nârâyana" had to be pro- nounced in his ears, all his relations tried to shirk this disagreeable duty. The allusion in the proverb is to a proposal made by one of them that the task should be imposed upon the oldest man present.
This is a popular idiom or sarcastic expression used to highlight a situation where someone is inviting criticism or stating the obvious in a way that would make others talk negatively. It is often used to question if one should proceed with an action that will inevitably lead to a predictable, often shameful, reputation or consequence.
అయిందిరా పెండ్లి అంటే, అణిగిందిరా రంది అన్నాడట.
ayindira pendli ante, anigindira randi annadata.
When told 'The wedding is over,' he replied, 'The anxiety has finally subsided.'
This proverb is used to describe a sense of relief after a major, stressful task or responsibility is completed. It highlights the mental burden one carries until a significant event (like a wedding in the family) is successfully concluded, after which the person can finally find peace of mind.
ఆశకుపోతే, గోచి ఊడిందట.
ashakupote, gochi udindata.
When going out of greed, even the loincloth was lost.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's excessive greed or over-ambition leads them to lose even the basic things they already possessed. It warns against being penny-wise and pound-foolish or taking unnecessary risks that result in total loss.
ఆ మాటా అనిపిద్దామా మామగారూ?
a mata anipiddama mamagaru?
Shall we make them say that too, father-in-law?
This expression refers to a situation where a person, having already faced criticism or insults, continues to act recklessly or foolishly, inviting even more public humiliation. It is used to mock someone who doesn't know when to stop and is about to bring more shame upon themselves.
అసలు లేదు శ్రీరామా అంటే, మొలతాడు లేని గోచి అన్నట్లు
asalu ledu shrirama ante, molatadu leni gochi annatlu
When one says there is nothing at all, asking for a loincloth without a waist thread.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for something specific or extra when the basic foundation is completely missing. It highlights the absurdity of requesting minor details when the core necessity is non-existent.
పడినాయి అన్నదట.
padinayi annadata.
She said 'they have fallen'.
This phrase is used to describe a person who tries to cover up their failure or misfortune by acting as if it was their original intention or a deliberate choice. It originates from a story where a person falls down and, to avoid embarrassment, claims they intended to lie down.
మీసాలెందుకు రాలేదురా అంటే మేనత్త పోలిక అని, గడ్డం వచ్చిందేమిరా అంటే అది మేనమామ పోలిక అన్నాడట.
misalenduku raledura ante menatta polika ani, gaddam vachchindemira ante adi menamama polika annadata.
When asked why he had no mustache, he said he resembles his paternal aunt; when asked why he had a beard, he said he resembles his maternal uncle.
This proverb is used to describe a person who gives silly, illogical, or contradictory excuses to cover up their flaws or inconsistencies. It points out the absurdity of someone who tries to justify everything with convenient but nonsensical reasoning.
ముసలమ్మ బుర్ర వణికిస్తావేమి అంటే, ఊరుకుండి నేనేమి చేస్తాను అన్నదట.
musalamma burra vanikistavemi ante, urukundi nenemi chestanu annadata.
When an aged lady was asked " Why do you shake your head ?" she replied " Because I have nothing better to do." A foolish question, and a smart answer.
This expression is used to describe a person who does something useless or involuntary and tries to justify it as a meaningful activity or a way to pass time. It highlights the tendency to make excuses for involuntary actions or habits that have no real purpose.
తిమ్మన్నా తిమ్మన్నా నమస్కారమంటే, నా పేరు నీకెలా తెలిసింది అంటే, నీ ముఖం చూడగానే తెలిసింది అన్నాడట.
timmanna timmanna namaskaramante, na peru nikela telisindi ante, ni mukham chudagane telisindi annadata.
When someone said, 'Greetings, Timmanna,' and he asked, 'How do you know my name?', the reply was, 'I knew it as soon as I saw your face.'
This proverb is used to describe a person whose character or foolishness is so obvious that it is written all over their face. It mockingly suggests that someone looks exactly like their name or reputation implies, typically used when someone's identity or traits are self-evident due to their behavior or appearance.