పండు జారి పాలలో పడ్డట్టు
pandu jari palalo paddattu
Like a fruit slipping and falling into milk
This expression is used to describe a situation where something good happens unexpectedly, or when an already favorable situation becomes even better. It signifies a stroke of great luck or a perfect coincidence.
Related Phrases
తంతె గరెల బుట్టలొ పడ్డట్టు
tante garela buttalo paddattu
A kick landed one in a basket of garelu (cookies)
When some harm is intended to be inflicted on a person, sometimes the person gets benefited by that. Occasionally, evil intentions and actions of others may turn out to be beneficial.
రొట్టి విరిగి నేతీలో పడ్డట్టు
rotti virigi netilo paddattu
Cake (roti) breaking only to fall in clarified butter.
When good fortune smiles on one, even usually harmful acts turn out to be helpful.
కలలో జరిగింది ఇలలో జరుగదు
kalalo jarigindi ilalo jarugadu
What happened in a dream will not happen on earth (reality).
This expression is used to remind someone that dreams, fantasies, or unrealistic expectations do not translate to real-life outcomes. It serves as a grounded piece of advice to distinguish between imagination and the practical world.
పండు జారి పాలల్లో పడ్డట్టు
pandu jari palallo paddattu
The fruit slipped, and fell into the milk.
This expression is used to describe a situation where something good happens unexpectedly or a fortunate event occurs that makes a situation even better. It is similar to the English idiom 'The icing on the cake' or 'A stroke of luck.'
Happy go lucky.
పాలలో పడ్డ బల్లివలె
palalo padda ballivale
Like a lizard that fell into milk
This expression describes a situation where a single unpleasant element or unwanted person ruins an otherwise pure, good, or perfect situation. Just as a lizard falling into milk makes the entire container of milk unfit for consumption, this phrase is used when someone's presence or a specific event creates a sense of disgust or spoils the harmony of a gathering.
దూడ కుడిచినట్టా? దుత్తలో పడ్డట్టా?
duda kudichinatta? duttalo paddatta?
Is it that the calf has sucked, or that [ the milk ] has fallen into the pail? In either way beneficial.
This expression is used to question where a resource or money went when there is nothing to show for it. It highlights a situation where something has been consumed or spent, but the result is neither productive (like a calf growing) nor preserved (like milk stored in a pot). It is typically used when someone is unaccountable for losses or missing items.
గుడ్డెద్దు చేలో పడ్డట్టు
guddeddu chelo paddattu
Like a blind ox entering a crop field
This expression is used to describe someone who starts a task or enters a situation without any thought, direction, or awareness of the consequences. Just as a blind ox would aimlessly wander and ruin a field of crops because it cannot see where it is going, this phrase critiques reckless or mindless behavior.
అందని మాని పండ్లకు ఆశ పడ్డట్టు
andani mani pandlaku asha paddattu
Like wishing for fruit which cannot be reached.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone desires or pursues something that is completely beyond their reach, capability, or status. It highlights the futility of having unrealistic ambitions or craving for unattainable goals.
నవ్వేవారిముందు జారిపడ్డట్టు.
navvevarimundu jaripaddattu.
Like slipping and falling in front of those who mock you.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone experiences a humiliating failure or mistake specifically in front of people who were already waiting for a chance to ridicule them. It highlights the double blow of the mishap itself and the public embarrassment that follows.
కలలో జరిగింది ఇలలో జరగదు
kalalo jarigindi ilalo jaragadu
What happened in a dream will not happen on the earth
This expression is used to remind someone that dreams or fantasies are often disconnected from reality. It suggests that one should not expect their idealistic visions or imaginary scenarios to manifest exactly as they are in real life, emphasizing the need for practical thinking.