పనీలేదు పాటాలేదు ఇట్లన్నా మళ్ళు నీ వెంట్రుకలు సరిదీస్తానన్నట్లు
paniledu pataledu itlanna mallu ni ventrukalu saridistanannatlu
No work, no song, stay still and let me straighten your hair.
This proverb describes someone who is idle or has no productive work to do, but tries to look busy by engaging in trivial, unnecessary, or redundant tasks. It is used to mock people who waste time on meaningless activities while ignoring important responsibilities.
Related Phrases
పనీలేదు, పాటా లేదు పట్టత్తా, నీ కాళ్ళకైనా మొక్కుతాను అన్నట్లు
paniledu, pata ledu pattatta, ni kallakaina mokkutanu annatlu
Like saying 'No work, no song, Pattatta, I will even bow to your feet'
This proverb describes a situation where someone is so idle or lacking any productive work that they begin to interfere in others' matters or resort to unnecessary, trivial, or desperate actions just to pass the time. It is used to mock someone who is completely jobless and meddling where they aren't needed.
వెన్నలో వెంట్రుక తీసినట్టు
vennalo ventruka tisinattu
Like pulling a hair out of butter
This expression is used to describe a task or process that is performed with extreme ease, smoothness, or without any resistance. It is often used when someone handles a difficult situation effortlessly or when a resolution is reached very cleanly.
కనుక్కొన్నాడోయ్ కంబట్లో వెంట్రుకలు అన్నట్లు.
kanukkonnadoy kambatlo ventrukalu annatlu.
Like saying 'I found them! Hairs in a woolen blanket.'
This proverb is used to mock someone who claims to have made a great discovery or solved a complex mystery, when in reality, what they found was obvious, inevitable, or insignificant. Since a woolen blanket (kambali) is naturally made of fibers/hair, 'finding' hair in it is not an achievement at all.
ఇస్తానన్న వాణ్ణి, వస్తానన్న దాన్ని నమ్మరాదు
istananna vanni, vastananna danni nammaradu
Do not believe the man who says he will give, nor the woman who says she will come.
This proverb warns against relying on verbal promises or superficial assurances regarding material gain or romantic interest. It suggests that people often make empty promises to please others or to get out of a situation, and one should only believe actions rather than words.
పాపటలో వెంట్రుక నెరిస్తే పత్తిత్తు.
papatalo ventruka neriste pattittu.
If a hair turns grey in the hair parting, she claims to be a virtuous woman.
This proverb is used to mock someone who suddenly pretends to be extremely righteous, pious, or disciplined only after they have grown old or have lost the opportunity to be otherwise. It highlights hypocrisy or a late-life transformation into a 'holier-than-thou' persona.
కంబళిలో తింటూ వెంట్రుకలు ఏరినట్లు
kambalilo tintu ventrukalu erinatlu
Like picking hairs while eating in a woolly blanket
This expression describes a situation where someone is engaged in a task that is inherently prone to a specific problem, yet they complain or try to fix it meticulously while still being in that environment. It refers to the absurdity of expecting perfection or cleanliness in a setting that is naturally messy or unsuitable for the task at hand.
వెన్నలో వెంట్రుక తీసినట్లు
vennalo ventruka tisinatlu
Like removing a hair from butter
This expression is used to describe a task performed with extreme ease, smoothness, and without causing any disturbance or damage. It signifies a delicate operation executed so perfectly that the surroundings remain unaffected, often used to describe resolving a complex issue effortlessly.
గొంగట్లో అన్నం తింటూ వెంట్రుకలు ఏరినట్లు
gongatlo annam tintu ventrukalu erinatlu
Eating rice while sitting on a woolen blanket and picking out hairs.
This expression is used to describe a person who knowingly enters a difficult or messy situation and then complains about the obvious, inevitable problems that come with it. It suggests that one should expect certain inconveniences when choosing a specific path or environment.
తినలేదు పట్టలేదు బొట్టన్నా పెట్టుకో
tinaledu pattaledu bottanna pettuko
Neither eaten nor caught, at least wear a bindi/dot.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has gained no actual benefit or success from their efforts, but still tries to maintain appearances or asks for a small, superficial token of recognition to save face.
ఆకాశానికి వెంట్రుక ముడివేసినట్లు
akashaniki ventruka mudivesinatlu
Like tying a hair to the sky
This expression is used to describe an impossible or extremely difficult task that requires extraordinary precision or is practically unattainable. It often refers to attempting something that has no solid foundation or trying to achieve a goal through highly improbable means.