మంచివాడు మంచివాడంటే, మంచమెక్కి ఉచ్చ పోశాడట!
manchivadu manchivadante, manchamekki uchcha poshadata!
When called a good man, he climbed the bed and urinated!
This proverb is used to describe someone who takes undue advantage of others' kindness or praise. It refers to a situation where a person, being overly indulged or treated with too much leniency, ends up committing a shameless or disrespectful act, losing their sense of boundaries.
Related Phrases
చూచి రమ్మంటే, కాల్చి వచ్చినాడట
chuchi rammante, kalchi vachchinadata
When asked to go and see, he went and burnt it down.
This proverb is inspired by the character Hanuman from the Ramayana, who was sent to find Sita but ended up burning Lanka. It is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task far exceeding the original instructions, often in a bold, aggressive, or transformative way. It can be used both as praise for initiative or as a critique for overstepping bounds.
నోరు మంచిదయితే ఊరు మంచిదవుతుంది
noru manchidayite uru manchidavutundi
If your words are good, the world will be good to you.
This expression emphasizes that if you speak politely and treat others with respect, the people around you will respond with kindness and support. It is used to teach that one's social environment is often a reflection of their own behavior and speech.
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.
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'.
మంచివారి దగ్గరకు మంచివారిని పంపినారు, నీ దగ్గరకు నన్ను పంపినారు
manchivari daggaraku manchivarini pampinaru, ni daggaraku nannu pampinaru
Good people were sent to good people, and I was sent to you.
This is a witty or self-deprecating expression used to highlight compatibility or a shared level of mischief/character between two people. It implies that just as 'like attracts like' for good people, the speaker and the listener are a perfect match for each other, often used humorously among close friends or partners to acknowledge their shared quirks or flaws.
కుడుము మంచిదైనా కడుపు మంచిది కాదు
kudumu manchidaina kadupu manchidi kadu
Even if the kudumu (steamed dumpling) is good, the stomach is not good.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where something offered or available is excellent, but the recipient is unable to enjoy or utilize it due to their own limitations, health issues, or lack of capacity. It highlights that the quality of an external object doesn't matter if the internal condition is unfavorable.
మంచివారికి ఒక మాట, మంచిగొడ్డుకు ఒక దెబ్బ
manchivariki oka mata, manchigodduku oka debba
One word for a good person, one lash for a good ox.
This proverb highlights that sensible or noble people understand a hint or a single request and act accordingly without needing repeated instructions or force. Similarly, a well-trained or strong ox requires only a single stroke to perform its task. It is used to suggest that intelligent people do not need to be constantly nagged or punished to do the right thing.
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.
మంచి ఉల్లిగడ్డకు మంచి బొడ్డు.
manchi ulligaddaku manchi boddu.
A good onion has a good navel (core).
This proverb is used to describe something or someone that is of high quality both inside and out. Just as the quality of an onion is determined by its core, the character of a person or the integrity of a thing is judged by its inner essence. It suggests that true quality is consistent throughout.
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.