ముక్కు ఉన్నంత వరకు పడిశం ఉంటుంది

mukku unnanta varaku padisham untundi

Translation

As long as you have a nose, you will have a running from it. Continual liability.

Meaning

This proverb suggests that as long as a certain entity or situation exists, associated troubles or inherent problems will continue to occur. It is used to describe unavoidable or persistent issues that are tied to one's existence or circumstances.

Related Phrases

As long as there is breath, there is hope.

This expression is used to signify that one should never give up or lose heart as long as life continues. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'While there's life, there's hope.' It is often used to encourage someone facing difficult circumstances or a seemingly hopeless situation.

One cold in the head is as bad as ten diseases.

This traditional Telugu saying emphasizes that even a simple common cold should not be taken lightly. It implies that a cold can cause as much physical discomfort, weakness, and irritation as ten different ailments combined, or that it can be the starting point for many other health complications.

As long as there is a nose, there will be a cold (congestion).

This proverb is used to describe a problem or a situation that is an inherent or inevitable part of life. It implies that as long as something exists, the minor troubles associated with it will also persist, and one must learn to live with them rather than expecting perfection.

Men remain not, but words last.

This expression highlights the permanence of one's reputation and legacy. While human life is transient and people eventually pass away, the words they spoke, the promises they made, or the impact of their speech endure long after they are gone. It is often used to remind someone to speak wisely or to honor the memory/words of the deceased.

As long as there is breath there is hope.

This expression is used to signify that one should never give up or lose hope as long as they are alive. It emphasizes resilience and the possibility of change or success even in the most difficult circumstances, suggesting that life and hope are inseparable.

As long as life remains, there is no fear. Until the destined period of life has come to a close death need not be feared. While there is life there is hope.

This expression is used to convey resilience and courage. It suggests that as long as a person is alive, they have the strength to face any challenge or overcome any adversity. It is often used to motivate someone to stay brave during difficult times.

A noseless man with a running.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who is already facing a disadvantage or a problem encounters an additional trouble, making their situation even worse. It is similar to the English expression 'adding insult to injury' or 'misfortunes never come singly.'

Worse and worse.

Speaking with the mouth but mocking with the forehead. Insincerity.

This expression is used to describe a person whose facial expressions or non-verbal cues contradict their spoken words. It highlights hypocrisy or insincerity, suggesting that even though someone is saying something polite or agreeable, their true feelings of contempt or disagreement are visible on their face.

As long as there is a nose, there will be a cold.

This expression is used to convey that as long as something (like a business, relationship, or life) exists, associated problems or minor troubles are inevitable. It suggests that one should accept certain recurring issues as natural consequences of a situation rather than being overly distressed by them.

There is the village and here is my cup. Said by a beggar.

This expression is used to describe a state of complete carelessness, detachment, or having nothing to lose. It implies that as long as there is a society to live in and a basic means to survive (even by begging), one need not worry about responsibilities or property. It is often said by or about people who are wandering or living a carefree, nomadic life without any attachments.