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.
Related Phrases
మంచివాని గుణం మోసం దగ్గర, సత్యవంతుడి గుణం చావు దగ్గర తెలుస్తుంది.
manchivani gunam mosam daggara, satyavantudi gunam chavu daggara telustundi.
A good person's character is revealed when they are cheated, and a truthful person's character is revealed at the time of death.
This proverb explains that true nature is tested during adversity. A truly good person remains virtuous even when betrayed or faced with deceit, and a person committed to truth remains honest even when facing life-threatening situations. It is used to emphasize that integrity is not what one shows in comfort, but what one maintains under pressure.
నా దగ్గర ధనం ఉన్నంతవరకు నన్ను అందరూ 'అన్నా' అని పిలిచినారు
na daggara dhanam unnantavaraku nannu andaru anna ani pilichinaru
As long as I had wealth, everyone called me 'Brother'
This expression highlights the fickle nature of human relationships and social status, suggesting that people are often drawn to others only for their money or power. Once the wealth is gone, the respect and relationships often disappear as well.
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.
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'.
గొడ్డలి దెబ్బకు అన్నాడట
goddali debbaku annadata
He said 'brother' to the axe blow
This expression describes a situation where someone suddenly becomes humble, respectful, or starts calling an enemy 'brother' only when faced with an immediate, life-threatening danger or severe punishment. It is used to mock people who only show manners or submission when they are under duress.
మృతి దగ్గరకు వచ్చినా, సతి దగ్గరకు వచ్చినా మతి ఉండదు.
mriti daggaraku vachchina, sati daggaraku vachchina mati undadu.
Whether death approaches or a wife approaches, one loses their mind.
This proverb highlights two extremes where a person loses their rational thinking or common sense: when facing imminent death (due to fear and panic) and when overwhelmed by lust or infatuation. It is used to describe situations where a person acts irrationally under the influence of extreme fear or intense desire.
తెలివి గలిగినవాళ్ళను తెలివిగలవాళ్ళ దగ్గరకు పంపి, నన్ను నీ దగ్గరకు పంపినారు.
telivi galiginavallanu telivigalavalla daggaraku pampi, nannu ni daggaraku pampinaru.
They sent the wise people to the wise and sent me to you.
This is a witty, self-deprecating, and sarcastic remark used to insult the person being spoken to. It implies that both the speaker and the listener are fools, contrasting them with the 'wise people' who were sent elsewhere. It is often used humorously among friends to call someone an idiot without being overly aggressive.
కాటి దగ్గరి మాటలు కూటి దగ్గర ఉండవు
kati daggari matalu kuti daggara undavu
The words spoken at the graveyard do not remain at the dinner table.
This proverb highlights the fleeting nature of philosophical realizations or remorse. People often express deep wisdom or regret during somber moments (like a funeral), but quickly return to their usual habits and desires once they are back in the comfort of their daily lives.
తాళం నీ దగ్గర, చెవి నా దగ్గర
talam ni daggara, chevi na daggara
The lock is with you, the key is with me.
In Telugu, 'Chevi' can mean both 'ear' and 'key'. This expression refers to a situation where two parties must cooperate because they each hold a vital part of a solution, or more colloquially, it describes a situation where authority or access is divided, preventing any one person from acting independently.
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.