నోరు మాట్లాడుతూ ఉంటే, నుదురు ఎక్కిరిస్తూ ఉంటుంది
noru matladutu unte, nuduru ekkiristu untundi
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.
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తన నీడ తనతోనే ఉంటుంది
tana nida tanatone untundi
A man's shadow remains with himself.
This expression signifies that an individual's character, past actions, or inherent nature will always accompany them, regardless of where they go or how they try to hide. It is often used to describe consequences or traits that are inseparable from a person.
The fruits of a man's actions go with him whether good or evil.
ముక్కు ఉన్నంత వరకు పడిశం ఉంటుంది
mukku unnanta varaku padisham untundi
As long as you have a nose, you will have a running from it. Continual liability.
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.
మనుష్యులు ఉండరు గాని, మాటలు ఉంటాయి.
manushyulu undaru gani, matalu untayi.
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.
వండుతూ ఉండగా వాంతి వస్తున్నది అంటే, ఉండి భోజనం చేసి పొమ్మన్నదట
vandutu undaga vanti vastunnadi ante, undi bhojanam chesi pommannadata
When he said "[The sight of] your cooking makes me sick," she replied "Please stay and eat your dinner before you go."
This proverb is used to describe a sarcastic or ironic situation where a person's excuse to avoid a task or a place is met with an even more inconvenient or absurd demand. It highlights the lack of empathy or total misunderstanding of someone's discomfort, or a situation where someone is forced to endure exactly what they are trying to escape from.
నోరు మాట్లాడుతుంటే నొసలు ఎక్కిరిస్తుంది
noru matladutunte nosalu ekkiristundi
While the mouth is speaking, the forehead is mocking.
This expression is used to describe a person who is hypocritical or insincere. It suggests that while their words seem pleasant or agreeable, their facial expressions or underlying intentions betray their true, negative feelings. It can also refer to someone whose actions or expressions contradict what they are saying.
ఒక్కొక్కరాయి తీస్తూ ఉంటే, కొండయినా తరుగుతుంది
okkokkarayi tistu unte, kondayina tarugutundi
If you remove stone by stone, even a mountain will be levelled. You must pluck out the hairs of a horse's tail one by one. ( Latin. ); Drop by drop the lake is drained.
This expression emphasizes the power of persistence and consistency. It means that any task, no matter how monumental or impossible it seems, can be completed by taking small, steady steps. It is used to encourage someone facing a daunting project or goal.
వాడు వెక్కిరిస్తే నీకు ఎక్కడ మొర్రిపోయింది?
vadu vekkiriste niku ekkada morripoyindi?
When he mocked you where were you maimed ? Words break no bones.
This expression is used to tell someone not to take petty insults or mockery to heart. It implies that verbal taunting doesn't cause physical damage or lessen one's value, suggesting that one should ignore such trivial behavior instead of getting offended.
పాపం ఉంటే భయం, పల్లం ఉంటే నీళ్లు
papam unte bhayam, pallam unte nillu
Where there is sin there will be fear, where there is low ground there will be water.
This proverb highlights natural consequences. Just as water naturally flows and settles in low-lying areas (slopes), guilt or fear naturally follows a person who has committed a wrong act. It is used to describe how a guilty conscience is always fearful of being caught or punished.
ఊరు ఉన్నది, చిప్ప ఉన్నది
uru unnadi, chippa unnadi
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.
నోరు మాట్లాడుతుంటే, నొసలు వెక్కిరించినట్లు
noru matladutunte, nosalu vekkirinchinatlu
As the mouth speaks, the forehead mocks.
This expression describes a situation where someone's words and their non-verbal cues (or true intentions) are contradictory. It is used to point out hypocrisy or a lack of sincerity, suggesting that while the person is saying something pleasant or formal, their facial expressions or inner attitude betray their real, often negative, feelings.