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.
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మసిగుడ్డతో మంచినీళ్ళు ఇచ్చాడట
masiguddato manchinillu ichchadata
He reportedly gave drinking water using a soot-stained cloth.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a good deed or offers something pure in a very clumsy, dirty, or inappropriate manner. It highlights how the lack of proper presentation or a flawed method can ruin a virtuous act.
మన్ను తిని మంచినీళ్లు తాగినట్లు
mannu tini manchinillu taginatlu
Like drinking water after eating mud.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a completely useless or harmful action and then tries to follow it up with something normal or helpful to cover it up. It signifies a futile attempt to rectify a foolish mistake or refers to an action that yields no benefit despite the effort.
అంతా అయినవాళ్ళే, మంచినీళ్ళు పుట్టవు.
anta ayinavalle, manchinillu puttavu.
Everyone is a relative, but one doesn't even get drinking water.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where despite being surrounded by family, relatives, or many known people, no one actually steps up to help in a time of need. It highlights the irony of having a large social circle or family that offers no practical support.
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.
మంచివాడు మంచివాడంటే, మంచమంతా కంతలు చేసినాడు.
manchivadu manchivadante, manchamanta kantalu chesinadu.
When called a good man, he made holes all over the cot.
This proverb describes a situation where someone takes undue advantage of the praise or kindness shown to them. It refers to people who, when trusted or given freedom due to their 'good' reputation, end up causing damage or acting irresponsibly. It is used to caution against blind trust or to describe someone who lacks common sense despite being called 'good'.
మించినదానికి విచారించి ఫలం లేదు
minchinadaniki vicharinchi phalam ledu
There is no point in worrying about what is past.
This proverb is equivalent to 'don't cry over spilled milk'. It is used to suggest that once something has happened or a mistake has been made that cannot be undone, there is no use in feeling regret or sorrow about it; instead, one should move forward.
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.'
ఆంతా మన మంచికే
anta mana manchike
Everything is only for our good.
Normally used in comforting someone, the statement indicates that acceptance of what befalls one is a positive attitude. Worrying about what is unavoidable serves no purpose. One should realize what will be, will be.
అంతా అయిన వాళ్ళే కానీ మంచినీళ్ళు పుట్టవు.
anta ayina valle kani manchinillu puttavu.
Everyone is a relative, but one cannot even get a glass of drinking water.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is surrounded by many friends or relatives who claim to be close, yet none of them step forward to help when there is a genuine need. It highlights the irony of having a large social circle that offers no practical support.
మంచివాడు మంచివాడంటే, మంచమెక్కి గంతులు వేశాడటా.
manchivadu manchivadante, manchamekki gantulu veshadata.
When he was called a good man, he jumped onto the cot and started leaping.
This expression is used to describe someone who takes undue advantage of others' kindness or praise. It refers to a person who, when treated with respect or leniency, behaves recklessly or exceeds their boundaries due to overconfidence or lack of discipline.