నమాజు చేయబోతే మసీదు మెడన పడ్డట్టు
namaju cheyabote masidu medana paddattu
When he went to pray, the mosque fell on his neck. The management of the mosque was forced upon him.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a person attempts to perform a simple task or seek a solution to a small problem, but ends up facing a much larger disaster or an even bigger burden instead. It signifies unintended consequences where the remedy becomes worse than the ailment.
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అలవాటులేని అవపోసన చేయబోతే, మూతి మీసాలన్నీ తెగ కాలినాయట.
alavatuleni avaposana cheyabote, muti misalanni tega kalinayata.
When someone tried to perform a ritual sip (avaposana) without knowing how, they ended up burning their mouth and mustache.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to do something complex or specialized without any prior experience or knowledge, resulting in failure or personal embarrassment. It highlights the consequences of acting out of pretension or ignorance.
పోలిగాడి చెయ్యి బొక్కలో పడ్డది
poligadi cheyyi bokkalo paddadi
Pôligâdu's hand fell on the hole. Where the money was kept. A lucky chance.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone accidentally or unexpectedly gains a huge benefit or encounters a great opportunity. It is similar to the English idiom 'to strike gold' or 'a stroke of luck', usually implying that the person got lucky without much effort.
నందిని చేయబోతే పంది అయినట్లు
nandini cheyabote pandi ayinatlu
Trying to make a sacred bull but ending up with a pig
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to create something beautiful, noble, or perfect results in a complete disaster or something ugly. It highlights incompetence or an unintended negative outcome despite having good or ambitious initial intentions.
మునిని చేయబోతే పిల్లి అయినట్టు
munini cheyabote pilli ayinattu
Like trying to make a sage but ending up with a cat instead.
This proverb describes a situation where one attempts to create or achieve something noble, grand, or highly skillful, but due to lack of skill or an unfortunate turn of events, the end result turns out to be something trivial, inferior, or completely different. It is used to mock failed ambitious attempts.
అయ్యవారిని చెయ్యబోతే కోతి అయినట్లు
ayyavarini cheyyabote koti ayinatlu
His attempt to make [an image of] Ganêśa ended in [the moulding of] a monkey. Mud images of Ganêśa are made and worshipped on the 4th day of the light fortnight in the month Bhâdrapada (August—September). A ridiculous failure.
This proverb describes a situation where one's well-intentioned efforts or ambitious plans go wrong, resulting in a ridiculous or unintended outcome. It is used when someone tries to improve something or create something great but ends up making it worse or spoiling it completely due to lack of skill or poor execution.
పాతరలో పడ్డ కుక్కను తీయబోతే కరవవచ్చినట్లు
pataralo padda kukkanu tiyabote karavavachchinatlu
Like a dog that fell into a grain pit trying to bite the person coming to rescue it.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is in a deep mess or trouble acts ungratefully or aggressively toward the person trying to help them. It refers to misplaced hostility from a person in a desperate situation.
మునిని చేయబోతే పిల్లి అయినట్లు
munini cheyabote pilli ayinatlu
When trying to make a sage, it turned into a cat
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to do something great or noble, but due to lack of skill or bad luck, the end result is mediocre or a failure. It is similar to the English expression 'The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.' Note: The user provided 'Malli' (Jasmine) or 'Munni', but the standard proverb is 'Muni' (Sage/Ascetic).
అయ్యగారిని చేయబోతే కోతి అయినట్లు
ayyagarini cheyabote koti ayinatlu
Trying to make an idol of a God, but ending up with a monkey instead.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to improve or create something noble results in a complete failure or a ridiculous mess. It highlights unintended negative consequences of unskilled or over-ambitious work.
మేలు మేలంటే, మెడ విరగపడ్డట్టు.
melu melante, meda viragapaddattu.
When they cried "Bravo! Bravo!" he jumped down and broke his neck. Said of a vain man, who makes a fool of himself to please others.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to help or do something good backfires or results in unintended harm. It describes an act of kindness that leads to a disaster, or a situation where a small request for a favor results in a disproportionate problem.
అలవాటులేని జపాసనం చేయబోతే మీసాలన్నీ తెగకాలినవట
alavatuleni japasanam cheyabote misalanni tegakalinavata
When one tried to perform a meditation posture without practice, all the mustaches were burnt.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a complex or specialized task without the necessary experience or skill, resulting in a self-inflicted disaster or unintended negative consequences. It emphasizes the importance of practice and competence before attempting difficult endeavors.