మంచికి పోతే చెడు ఎదురైనట్లు
manchiki pote chedu edurainatlu
Like encountering evil when going to do good
This expression is used when a person's good intentions or helpful actions result in an unexpected negative outcome or trouble for themselves. It describes a situation where one tries to do a favor or act kindly, but is met with hostility, blame, or complications instead of gratitude.
Related Phrases
చిత్తం మంచిదయితే చేదూ మంచిదవుతుంది
chittam manchidayite chedu manchidavutundi
If your heart is pure, even something bitter becomes good.
This proverb suggests that one's perception and outcome depend on their mindset or intentions. If your thoughts and attitude (chittam) are good, even unpleasant situations or bitter things (chedu) will result in a positive experience or be perceived as beneficial. It is often used to emphasize the importance of having a positive outlook and pure intentions.
వెదకబోయిన తీర్థం ఎదురైనట్లు
vedakaboyina tirtham edurainatlu
Like the holy water you went looking for appearing right in front of you.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where something you were searching for or trying to achieve happens unexpectedly and effortlessly. It is similar to the English expression 'a stroke of luck' or 'finding what you seek without the effort.'
మొక్కబోయిన దేవుడెదురైనట్లు
mokkaboyina devudedurainatlu
Like the god appearing while one was on the way to offer prayers.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unexpectedly finds what they were searching for or gets help effortlessly, right when they were about to put in a great deal of effort to achieve it.
మంచి నోరు చేదు మింగినట్లు.
manchi noru chedu minginatlu.
Like a good mouth swallowing bitterness.
This expression is used when a person of good character or noble nature is forced to endure insults, harsh words, or an unpleasant situation. It highlights the contrast between the person's inherent goodness and the bitterness they are currently experiencing.
మంచికి పోతే మంచినీళ్లు కూడా పుట్టవు
manchiki pote manchinillu kuda puttavu
If you go to do good, you won't even get drinking water.
This proverb is used to express frustration when a person's good intentions or helpfulness result in bad outcomes, lack of appreciation, or even trouble for themselves. It suggests that in some cynical situations, being virtuous doesn't even yield the most basic reward or gratitude.
మంచికి పోతే చెడ్డ ఎదురయినట్లు
manchiki pote chedda edurayinatlu
When you go to do good, you are met with bad.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's good intentions or attempts to help lead to unexpected negative consequences, criticism, or trouble. It is similar to the English expression 'No good deed goes unpunished.'
నంబివాడు ఎదురైనా నాగుబాము ఎదురైనా కలిసిరాదు.
nambivadu eduraina nagubamu eduraina kalisiradu.
Whether a Nambi (priest) comes across you or a cobra comes across you, it won't be auspicious.
This is a superstitious folk saying based on old beliefs. In certain regional traditions, encountering a 'Nambi' (a specific sect of temple priests) or a venomous snake at the start of a journey was considered a bad omen, indicating that the task being undertaken would not be successful. It is used to describe situations where someone feels destined for failure or bad luck regardless of the specific obstacle faced.
వెతకబోయిన తీర్థం ఎదురైనట్లు
vetakaboyina tirtham edurainatlu
Like finding the holy water/shrine that you were about to go search for right in front of you.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where something you were actively looking for or planning to pursue unexpectedly comes to you with very little effort. It signifies a stroke of good luck or a fortunate coincidence where the solution appears just as you were starting to seek it.
ఆడబోయిన తీర్థమెదురైనట్లు
adaboyina tirthamedurainatlu
Like the holy water/shrine appearing right in front when one was just about to set out for it.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where something you were planning to seek out or work hard for comes to you effortlessly or happens unexpectedly early. It signifies a stroke of good luck or perfect timing where the goal meets the seeker halfway.
చెవులపిల్లి ఎదురైతే చేటు వస్తుంది
chevulapilli eduraite chetu vastundi
If a hare comes across your path, harm will follow.
This is a common superstition in Telugu culture suggesting that encountering a hare (long-eared rabbit) while starting a task or a journey is an ill omen that leads to failure or misfortune. It is used to describe irrational fears or traditional beliefs regarding bad luck.