పెళ్ళికిపోతూ పిల్లిని చంకలో పెట్టుకొని పోయినట్లు
pellikipotu pillini chankalo pettukoni poyinatlu
Like carrying a cat under the arm while going to a wedding
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone brings along an unnecessary burden or an unlucky distraction that ruins an important or auspicious occasion. It highlights the foolishness of creating complications for oneself when things should be simple and celebratory.
Related Phrases
చేసిన పాపం గోచిలో పెట్టుకొని కాశీకిపోయినా తీరదు, కాటికిపోయినా తీరదు
chesina papam gochilo pettukoni kashikipoyina tiradu, katikipoyina tiradu
Even if you carry your sins in your loincloth and go to Kashi, or even to the cremation ground, they will not be washed away.
This proverb emphasizes that one cannot escape the consequences of their bad deeds through religious pilgrimages or external rituals. It teaches that intentional sins cannot be hidden or absolved simply by visiting holy places like Kashi or until one's death; the karma of one's actions will inevitably follow them.
దొంగతనానికి పోతూ, డోలు చంకన పెట్టుకొని పోయినట్లు
dongatananiki potu, dolu chankana pettukoni poyinatlu
Like carrying a drum under the arm while going to commit a theft.
This proverb is used to describe someone who attempts to do something secret or stealthy but acts in a way that attracts unnecessary attention. Just as the sound or size of a drum would immediately expose a thief, certain foolish actions make it impossible to keep a secret mission hidden.
పెళ్ళికి వెళ్తూ పిల్లిని చంకన పెట్టుకుని వెళ్ళినట్లు
pelliki veltu pillini chankana pettukuni vellinatlu
Like carrying a cat under the arm while going to a wedding.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone brings along an unnecessary burden or a nuisance that causes trouble in an otherwise happy or formal setting. It refers to engaging in a superstitious or trivial task that distracts from the primary purpose of an event.
పెళ్ళికి వెళుతు పిల్లిని చంకన పెట్టుకు వెళ్ళినట్టు.
pelliki velutu pillini chankana pettuku vellinattu.
Taking a cat along while going to a wedding.
This refers to doing something inauspicious or undesirable. It is an unwanted burden and might lead to undesirable results.
నీ చంకలో పెట్టుకొని పెళ్ళికి వెళ్ళినట్లు
ni chankalo pettukoni pelliki vellinatlu
Like going to a wedding while carrying water (neeyi) in one's armpit.
This expression is used to describe a person who carries unnecessary baggage or clings to something burdensome while going to an important or celebratory event. It highlights the absurdity of holding onto something that hinders one's enjoyment or ease during a significant occasion.
చంకలో పిల్లను పెట్టుకుని, ఊరంతా వెతికినట్టు
chankalo pillanu pettukuni, uranta vetikinattu
Like holding a child in one's arms and searching for it throughout the whole village.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is searching frantically for something that they already possess or that is right with them. It highlights human absent-mindedness or the irony of looking far and wide for something that is close at hand.
మేకపిల్లను చంకలో పెట్టుకొని ఊరంతా వెదికినట్లు
mekapillanu chankalo pettukoni uranta vedikinatlu
Like searching the whole village for a goat kid while holding it under one's arm.
This expression describes a situation where someone is searching frantically for something that is already in their possession or right in front of them. It is used to mock absent-mindedness or the irony of looking far and wide for a solution that is close at hand.
పిల్లిని చంకన పెట్టుకుని పెళ్ళికి వెళ్ళినట్టు.
pillini chankana pettukuni pelliki vellinattu.
Like going to a wedding while carrying a cat under one's arm.
This expression describes a situation where someone brings along an unnecessary burden or a nuisance while trying to perform an important task. It refers to people who create their own obstacles or distractions that make a simple or celebratory event difficult for themselves and others.
సముద్రం చంకలో పెట్టుకుని, చెలమకు చేయి చాచినట్లు.
samudram chankalo pettukuni, chelamaku cheyi chachinatlu.
Like having the ocean under one's arm, yet stretching out a hand for a small puddle.
This proverb is used to describe a person who possesses vast resources or great wealth but still begs or seeks help for something insignificant. It highlights the irony of not realizing or utilizing one's own immense potential and instead looking for petty external assistance.
పిల్లిని చంకబెట్టుకొని పెండ్లికి వెళ్లినట్టు.
pillini chankabettukoni pendliki vellinattu.
Going to a marriage with a cat under your arm.
This expression refers to someone who burdens themselves with unnecessary or problematic things while heading to an important event or starting a new task. It highlights how focusing on trivial or distracting matters can ruin a significant occasion or lead to unwanted trouble.
The cat is a bad omen. Transgressing the rules of society.