పెళ్ళి వెంకి చావుకు వచ్చింది.

pelli venki chavuku vachchindi.

Translation

The wedding has reached Venki's death.

Meaning

Used to describe a situation where an event that started as a joyous celebration or a simple task has turned into a life-threatening or disastrous situation. It is often applied when someone is being pushed to their limits or suffering because of someone else's festivities or demands.

Related Phrases

When asked to say something auspicious, the groom asked where the widow bride was.

This proverb is used to describe someone who says something incredibly inappropriate, tactless, or unlucky at a moment that requires positivity or formality. It refers to people who lack common sense in social situations and end up ruining the mood or causing offense.

The one who died first is a sumangali (auspicious woman), the one who followed is a widow.

This proverb is used to comment on irony or hypocritical situations where people judge others based on timing or status, even when they share a similar fate. It highlights that the first person to experience a situation or commit an act often gains a higher status or 'moral ground' compared to the second person who does the exact same thing.

Does death have a death?

This expression is used to signify that something is eternal, inevitable, or that a particular cycle or entity cannot be destroyed. It often implies that a fundamental reality or a recurring problem cannot be ended or killed off simply.

Does death come more than once ?

This expression is used to convey that once someone has reached the absolute bottom or has already faced the worst possible outcome, they no longer fear further risks or consequences. It signifies a state of fearlessness or resilience after an extreme loss or failure, implying that things cannot get any worse than they already are.

Venki's wedding led to Subbi's death

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's celebration or festive activity causes great trouble, misfortune, or even disaster for another person. It highlights unintended negative consequences that arise from someone else's joy.

Like coming for Lingi's wedding and Mangi's death at the same time.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person happens to visit or perform a task for one purpose, but inadvertently gets involved in or witnesses another unrelated, often contrasting event. It signifies a person who shows up everywhere regardless of the occasion, or someone who manages to attend multiple significant events (joyous or sad) in one trip.

Foolish Venkatamma went for her marriage and came back again.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, due to their lack of common sense or foolishness, fails to complete a task or secure a significant opportunity and returns empty-handed. It highlights an act of incompetence where one misses the very purpose of their journey or effort.

Enki's marriage resulted in Subbi's death

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's celebration or positive event inadvertently leads to trouble, suffering, or disaster for another person. It highlights unintended negative consequences.

Achi's wedding ended up leading to Buchi's death.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a celebration or a positive event unintentionally leads to a disaster or a tragic outcome for someone else. It highlights the irony of a festive occasion turning into a cause for sorrow due to unforeseen circumstances or mismanagement.

Achi's wedding led to Buchi's death

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's celebration or positive event unexpectedly results in trouble or a disaster for someone else. It highlights unintended negative consequences or a stroke of bad luck occurring simultaneously with a good event.