నాడుపోయి, నేడొస్తివే మగడా నా తప్పేమి చెప్పా?
nadupoyi, nedostive magada na tappemi cheppa?
O husband, you left long ago and returned today; tell me, what is my fault?
This expression is used sarcastically to describe someone who disappears or ignores their responsibilities for a long time and then suddenly reappears to find fault with others. It highlights the irony of a person who has been absent/negligent trying to act superior or accusatory upon their return.
Related Phrases
అత్తా నీ కొంగు తొలగిందన్నా తప్పే, లేదన్నా తప్పే.
atta ni kongu tolagindanna tappe, ledanna tappe.
Mother-in-law, it is a mistake to say your saree pallu has slipped, and it is also a mistake to say it hasn't.
This proverb describes a 'no-win' situation or a dilemma where regardless of what you say or do, you will be blamed or criticized. It is typically used when dealing with extremely sensitive, irrational, or authoritative people who find fault in every action of a subordinate or younger person.
మర్యాద రామన్న మాట తప్పినా, నా వేటు తప్పదు.
maryada ramanna mata tappina, na vetu tappadu.
Though the word of Maryâda Râmanna fail, my blow will not fail. Maryâda Râmanna ( 'the respected Râmanna' ) was a famous minister, renowned for his judgment and the wisdom of his decisions.
This expression signifies an absolute determination or an unshakeable commitment to an action. It implies that while even a person known for supreme integrity (like the legendary judge Maryada Ramanna) might theoretically fail or falter, the speaker's resolve or the consequence of their action is inevitable and certain.
సత్యము నా వద్ద చాలా ఉన్నది, చెప్పులు తేరా మగడా నిప్పుల్లో దూకుతాను
satyamu na vadda chala unnadi, cheppulu tera magada nippullo dukutanu
I have plenty of truth with me; bring my sandals, husband, and I shall jump into the fire.
This is a sarcastic or humorous proverb used to mock someone who makes grand, empty boasts about their integrity or courage but immediately sets conditions or excuses (like needing sandals to walk on fire) that defeat the purpose of the act. It highlights hypocrisy or fake bravado.
ఆడలేక మద్దెల ఓడు అన్నట్లు
adaleka maddela odu annatlu
Not being able to dance, she abused the drum. A bad workman complains of his tools. An ill shearer never got a hook. (Scots.)
This expression is used to describe a person who blames their tools, environment, or others for their own lack of skill or failure. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'A bad workman always blames his tools'.
వెట్టివాని చేతిరాయి తగిలెనా తగులును, తప్పినా తప్పను
vettivani chetirayi tagilena tagulunu, tappina tappanu
A stone thrown by an unskilled laborer might hit the target or it might miss it entirely.
This proverb is used to describe actions or outcomes that are completely dependent on luck or chance rather than skill or planning. It implies that when someone incompetent or careless does something, there is no guarantee of the result; it is purely accidental if it works out.
చెప్పలు ఉన్నా చెప్పులు తెగినా చుట్టరికం తప్పదు
cheppalu unna cheppulu tegina chuttarikam tappadu
Whether you have wealth or your sandals are torn, kinship cannot be avoided.
This proverb highlights that family relationships and kinship obligations remain constant regardless of one's financial status. Whether a person is wealthy (symbolized by having possessions) or poor (symbolized by torn footwear), they must still maintain their social and familial ties.
ఇష్టంలేని పెళ్ళాన్ని 'ఒసే' అన్నా తప్పే 'అమ్మా' అన్నా తప్పే
ishtamleni pellanni ose anna tappe amma anna tappe
If you don't like your wife, calling her 'Ose' is a mistake, and calling her 'Amma' is also a mistake.
This proverb describes a situation where someone is determined to find fault regardless of the actions taken. When a person is prejudiced or dislikes someone, even respectful or neutral behavior will be misinterpreted or criticized. It is used to highlight unfair bias and the impossibility of pleasing someone who has already made up their mind to be unhappy with you.
చెడిన చేనుకు ముప్పేమిటి, మొండికాలికి చెప్పేమిటి?
chedina chenuku muppemiti, mondikaliki cheppemiti?
What is the danger to a ruined field, and what is the use of a shoe for a stumped leg?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person or thing has already reached the lowest possible state or has been completely ruined, so further threats or minor improvements no longer matter. It suggests that once everything is lost, there is no fear of further damage, and offering a solution to a broken situation is futile.
వేస్తివిరా కన్నము అంటే, చేస్తివే కాపరము అన్నట్టు
vestivira kannamu ante, chestive kaparamu annattu
" So you've broken into the house, have you ?" [ said a wretched woman to a burglar ] " So you live in great style, do you ?" [ replied the thief ]. Disappointed expectations.
This proverb describes a situation where someone caught doing something wrong or illegal tries to act as if they have a legitimate right to be there or are doing something permanent and honorable. It is used to mock people who give ridiculous justifications for their obvious misdeeds or those who overstay their welcome shamelessly.
మందికి చెప్పాను కానీ, మనకు చెప్పానా?
mandiki cheppanu kani, manaku cheppana?
I told the crowd, but did I tell myself?
This expression is used to describe a person who gives advice to everyone else but fails to follow that same advice in their own life. It highlights hypocrisy or the gap between preaching and practicing, similar to the English idiom 'Practice what you preach.'