నేనాడేదే బండిసిడి ఆట, మా పెదబావ చూస్తాడంటే ఎలా?
nenadede bandisidi ata, ma pedabava chustadante ela?
The game I am playing is a basic peg-top spin; how can I let my elder brother-in-law watch it?
This expression is used when someone is self-conscious or embarrassed about their lack of skill or the insignificance of their work in front of an expert or someone they highly respect. It conveys a sense of humility or the feeling that one's small efforts are not worthy of a superior's attention.
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చూస్తే నీది, చూడకపోతే నాది
chuste nidi, chudakapote nadi
If seen, it is yours; if not seen, it is mine
This expression refers to someone who is being dishonest or opportunistic. It describes a situation where a person tries to steal or misappropriate something and only admits to it if they are caught; otherwise, they treat it as their own. It is used to highlight hypocrisy or lack of integrity.
ఆడంగులలో పెదబావగారు
adangulalo pedabavagaru
The eldest brother-in-law among women
This expression is used to mock or describe a man who prefers the company of women over men, or one who meddles excessively in domestic affairs and women's conversations. It characterizes a man who acts like a leader or an authority figure specifically in female circles where he may feel more dominant or comfortable.
బావా బావా అంటే పక్కలోకి రమ్మన్నాడట
bava bava ante pakkaloki rammannadata
When addressed affectionately as brother-in-law, he invited her to bed.
This proverb describes a situation where someone takes undue advantage of friendliness or intimacy. It is used when a person mistakes a polite or affectionate gesture for a weakness and responds with an inappropriate or overstepping demand. It highlights the behavior of individuals who lack boundaries and exploit a relationship's closeness.
నంది అంటే నంది, పంది అంటే పంది
nandi ante nandi, pandi ante pandi
If he says it's Śiva's bull, it is Śiva's bull; if he says it's a pig, it is a pig.
This expression describes extreme sycophancy, blind obedience, or a 'yes-man' attitude. It is used to characterize someone who agrees with everything a powerful person says, even if the statements are contradictory or obviously false, just to please them.
Said of the power of a great and unjust man.
చూస్తే నీది, చూడకుంటే నాది
chuste nidi, chudakunte nadi
If seen it's yours, if not seen it's mine. The trick of a thief or a shoplifter who, if noticed, pretends that his intentions were not dishonest.
This expression is used to describe the mindset of a thief or someone dishonest. It implies that a person will claim ownership of something only as long as they aren't caught stealing it. It highlights a lack of integrity where honesty depends entirely on being observed by others.
పెరగగా పెరగగా పెదబావగారు కోతి అయినాడు
peragaga peragaga pedabavagaru koti ayinadu
Growing and growing the big brother-in-law became a monkey.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something, instead of improving or maturing with age or progress, actually deteriorates or becomes ridiculous. It highlights a decline in quality, character, or status over time.
పేచీకి పెదబాబు
pechiki pedababu
An elder master of disputes
This expression is used to describe a person who is notoriously argumentative, stubborn, or prone to creating unnecessary complications. It characterizes someone who excels at picking fights or finding fault in everything, often sarcastically calling them a 'master' of such behavior.
పెరుగగా పెరుగగా పెదబావగారు కోతి అయినట్లు
perugaga perugaga pedabavagaru koti ayinatlu
As the elder brother-in-law grew and grew, he eventually turned into a monkey.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone or something, instead of improving or maturing with progress or time, actually regresses or becomes foolish/useless. It is often applied to projects that start with great promise but end in a ridiculous failure, or to individuals who lose their dignity as they age or gain status.
పెరుగగా పెరుగగా, పెదబావ గుట్టం గాడిదయినట్లు అయినాడట
perugaga perugaga, pedabava guttam gadidayinatlu ayinadata
As he grew and grew, the elder brother-in-law became a Guttam donkey, they say.
This proverb is used to describe a person who, despite getting older or gaining more experience, becomes more foolish, stubborn, or useless instead of gaining wisdom. It highlights a situation where someone's growth is inversely proportional to their maturity or intelligence.
ఆడమంటే పాడమన్నాడట, పాడమంటే పొమ్మన్నాడట
adamante padamannadata, padamante pommannadata
When asked to dance, he sang; when asked to sing, he left.
This expression is used to describe someone who is being uncooperative, stubborn, or intentionally doing the opposite of what is requested. It highlights a person's lack of interest or skill in following simple instructions, often choosing to be difficult or evasive instead of helpful.