మోపూరువాళ్ళ మొగుళ్ళు చస్తే, తలమంచివాళ్ళు తాళ్ళు తెంచుకొన్నట్లు

mopuruvalla mogullu chaste, talamanchivallu tallu tenchukonnatlu

Translation

When the husbands of Mopuru people died, the people of Talamanchi broke their wedding threads.

Meaning

This proverb describes a situation where someone reacts unnecessarily or excessively to a situation that does not involve them or doesn't affect them directly. It is used to mock people who mimic others' grief or actions without any logical reason or personal connection.

Related Phrases

Like making a monkey drink toddy (palm wine)

This expression is used to describe a situation where a naturally mischievous or restless person becomes even more uncontrollable, chaotic, or hyperactive due to external factors. It is used when someone's existing negative traits are amplified by bad influence or circumstances.

As if bringing the very ropes used to tie oneself up.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone inadvertently creates their own troubles or provides the means for their own downfall. It is similar to the English idiom 'digging one's own grave' or 'handing someone a stick to beat you with'.

Some days of darkness, some days of moonlight.

This expression is used to describe the inevitable cycles of life. Just as nature transitions between dark nights and bright moonlit nights, human life alternates between periods of hardship and periods of happiness. It serves as a reminder to remain resilient during tough times and humble during good times, as neither state is permanent.

Like cutting off someone's ears and then distributing fish.

This expression describes a situation where someone causes a person a significant loss or injury, and then tries to compensate for it with something trivial or irrelevant. It highlights the absurdity of offering a small, useless favor after causing irreversible damage.

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'.

A buffalo that broke the door, a horse that snapped its rope.

This expression is used to describe someone who has become completely uncontrollable, unruly, or has broken free from all restraints and discipline. It refers to a state of absolute chaos or a person acting without any inhibition or regard for rules, similar to the English phrase 'running wild' or 'loose cannon'.

To those who distribute, the teeth and mouth.

This proverb describes a situation where a person in charge of distributing resources or food manages to take a portion for themselves first, or benefits the most from the distribution process. It is often used to refer to minor perks or 'leakages' that occur when someone handles wealth or goods.

Pushing away your own people and holding the feet of strangers.

This proverb describes a person who neglects or mistreats their loyal family members and friends while seeking favors or trying to please strangers and outsiders who do not truly care for them. It is used to criticize someone's poor judgment in prioritizing relationships.

When the mother dies, it is like the tongue dying; when the father dies, it is like losing one's eyes.

This proverb highlights the specific roles parents play in a child's life. A mother is associated with food and taste (the tongue), meaning her absence leads to a lack of nourishment and care. A father is seen as the guide and protector (the eyes), meaning his absence leaves the family without direction or security in the world.

Like bringing the very ropes that will be used to tie oneself up.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions, decisions, or words lead to their own downfall or trouble. It is similar to the English idioms 'digging one's own grave' or 'being the architect of one's own misfortune.'