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'.
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.
మంచం కింద మంత్రసాని, మంచం పైన దొంగచూలాలు
mancham kinda mantrasani, mancham paina dongachulalu
The midwife is under the bed, while the woman pretending to be pregnant is on the bed.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to deceive others with a lie, but they are doing so in the presence of someone who knows the absolute truth. It highlights the futility of trying to trick an expert or an eyewitness who is already aware of the reality.
అమ్మ మంచిదేకాని, తెడ్డు మంచిదికాదు.
amma manchidekani, teddu manchidikadu.
Mother is good, but her serving ladle is not.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is inherently kind or well-intentioned, but the resources they provide or the way they allocate things is insufficient or harsh. It specifically refers to how a mother loves her child, but when she uses the ladle (teddu) to serve food, the portions might be small or the discipline might be firm. It is applied to people who are good at heart but stingy or strict in their actions.
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.
కంచి అంత కాపురం గడ్డలు చేసినట్టు
kanchi anta kapuram gaddalu chesinattu
She made the family as large as Kanchi into clods. Said of a woman who by going astray brings disgrace upon the whole family.
This expression is used to describe a person who completely ruins or destroys a prosperous, well-settled family or business through sheer negligence, poor management, or bad habits. It signifies the transformation of a grand existence into rubble.
Kanchi is the celebrated town of Conjeveram. * Er hat die Henne für das Ei gegeben.
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.
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.
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.