మావాడు దెబ్బలకు ఓరుస్తాడు అంటే, విడిపించే దిక్కులేక అన్నట్లు

mavadu debbalaku orustadu ante, vidipinche dikkuleka annatlu

Translation

When one says 'My man can endure beatings', it is because there is no one to rescue him.

Meaning

This expression is used when someone tries to portray a situation of helplessness or lack of choice as a sign of strength, courage, or patience. It highlights the tendency to make a virtue out of necessity when there are no alternative options available.

Related Phrases

If no one is available, the elder sister's husband is the only resort.

This proverb describes a situation where one settles for a less-than-ideal or makeshift option because there are no other alternatives available. It is often used to comment on choosing someone or something as a last resort when the primary or better options are missing.

God is the help of the helpless. God is where He was.

This proverb is used to express that when someone has no support, family, or help in the world, God will protect and guide them. It is equivalent to the English sentiment that God helps those who are helpless or abandoned.

One who earns is one person, the one who enjoys it is another.

This expression refers to situations where the fruits of one person's hard work, labor, or wealth are enjoyed by someone else who did not put in the effort. It is often used to describe inheritance, unfair distribution of benefits, or when someone works tirelessly for the sake of others who take it for granted.

Rope lashings for infatuation and slipper hits for a coquette.

This proverb suggests that infatuation or reckless passion needs to be restrained with force (like a cattle rope), and a flirtatious person who crosses boundaries needs to be humbled or corrected with harsh treatment. It is used to imply that certain behaviors only stop when met with strict punishment.

If it comes for free, he said he has another person of his own.

This proverb is used to describe human greed. It refers to a person who, upon finding something available for free, immediately tries to claim more for their family or associates, rather than being satisfied with what is given. It is used to mock people who exploit generosity or freebies.

O mouth, are you the one who brings beatings to the back?

This expression is used to describe how a person's lack of control over their speech or their rude words can lead to physical consequences or trouble for them. It highlights that the words we speak can often invite unwanted problems or punishment.

If one says 'Thoo' (spit/insult), the other said 'Bala' (excellent/good).

This proverb is used to describe a person who is shameless or lacks self-respect. It refers to someone who takes an insult or a criticism as a compliment, often due to thick-skinned behavior or a refusal to acknowledge their mistakes.

As if bringing all directions to one single direction.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme confusion, chaos, or being completely overwhelmed. It refers to a situation where someone is so disoriented that they cannot distinguish between different paths or directions, metaphorically suggesting that their world has been turned upside down or converged into a single point of confusion.

Enmity for the snake that missed its meal, and enmity for the frog that escaped.

This expression describes a situation where both parties in a conflict remain bitter enemies even after the incident is over. The 'snake' is angry because it lost its prey, and the 'frog' is resentful because it was attacked. It is used to illustrate deep-seated, mutual animosity where no reconciliation is possible because both sides feel wronged.

For those who have no one, God is the only refuge

This proverb is used to convey that when a person is helpless, abandoned, or has no support system (orphans, the destitute, or the oppressed), the divine power or providence is their ultimate protector. It is often used to offer comfort in dire situations or to remind others that the helpless are under God's care.