పెండ్లికొడుకు కుంటి కుడికాలు చూచి, అత్త ఏడుస్తుంటే ఏడ్పులో ఏడ్పు ఎడమకాలుగూడ చూపమన్నాడట తోడిపెండ్లి కొడుకు.
pendlikoduku kunti kudikalu chuchi, atta edustunte edpulo edpu edamakaluguda chupamannadata todipendli koduku.
When the mother-in-law was crying seeing the groom's lame right leg, the best man suggested she might as well see the left leg too since she's already crying.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone adds more bad news or additional burdens to a person who is already grieving or overwhelmed. It highlights the insensitive nature of making a bad situation worse by revealing further complications under the guise of 'getting it all over with at once'.
Related Phrases
పేడు ముదిరి పెండ్లికొడుకగు
pedu mudiri pendlikodukagu
A wooden chip matures to become a bridegroom
This expression is used to describe a situation where a child or a person who was once small, insignificant, or looked down upon has now grown up and reached a significant milestone or status in life. It emphasizes the passage of time and the natural progression of growth.
పెండ్లి మర్నాడు పెళ్ళికొడుకు ముఖాన పెద్దమ్మ వేలాడుతున్నది
pendli marnadu pellikoduku mukhana peddamma veladutunnadi
The day after the marriage the goddess of misfortune appeared in the face of the bridegroom. The bridegroom looked a poor creature when stripped of all his finery.
This expression is used to describe someone who looks unusually gloomy, dull, or miserable during a time that is supposed to be joyful or celebratory. 'Peddamma' (Jyestha Devi) symbolizes misfortune or lethargy, contrasting with the expected happiness of a newlywed.
నందుకు ఏడుస్తున్నాను అన్నదట.
nanduku edustunnanu annadata.
She said she was crying for 'Nandu'.
This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is pretending to be sad or upset for a noble reason, while their true motive is hidden or entirely different. It highlights hypocrisy or deceptive behavior.
పేరంటానికి వచ్చి పెండ్లికొడుకు వరస ఏమన్నట్లు
perantaniki vachchi pendlikoduku varasa emannatlu
Coming to the ceremony and asking how you are related to the groom
This proverb describes a person who is involved in an event or task but lacks basic knowledge or awareness of the fundamental details. It is used to mock someone who shows up for an occasion but doesn't even know the primary people involved.
పెళ్ళాం పోతే పెళ్ళికొడుకు అయినట్లు
pellam pote pellikoduku ayinatlu
Like becoming a groom when the wife passes away.
This expression is used to describe someone who finds a perverse or inappropriate reason to celebrate or feel renewed after a tragedy. It mocks a person who, instead of grieving a loss, treats it as an opportunity for a fresh start or acts with misplaced enthusiasm.
కొడుకు పుట్టిన ఏడ్పుకు అబ్బ విస్తరాకు మోయలేక చచ్చినాడట
koduku puttina edpuku abba vistaraku moyaleka chachchinadata
The father allegedly died because he couldn't carry the leaf plate, even though he was crying for the birth of a son.
This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be happy about a significant gain or success but complains or fails at the small responsibilities that come with it. It mocks those who are lazy or make excuses to avoid work even during celebratory occasions.
ఎదురుగా ఉన్నవాడే పెళ్ళికొడుకు
eduruga unnavade pellikoduku
The man in front is the bridegroom.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone chooses the most immediate or obvious option available because they lack the time, patience, or resources to look for a better alternative. It implies settling for what is right in front of one's eyes.
అల్లునికే నూనె లేకపోతే, తోడిపెండ్లికొడుకుకు నేయి అట
allunike nune lekapote, todipendlikodukuku neyi ata
When there isn't even oil for the son-in-law, the best man (companion) expects ghee.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where the primary person or the main requirement is not being met, yet a secondary person or a minor requirement demands something even more expensive or luxurious. It highlights misplaced priorities or unrealistic expectations from subordinates/dependents when the leader/main person is struggling.
నేడు నవ్వు, రేపు ఏడ్పు
nedu navvu, repu edpu
Laugh today, cry tomorrow
This proverb is used to warn that temporary happiness or excessive indulgence today might lead to sorrow or negative consequences in the future. It serves as a reminder that life is a cycle of ups and downs, and one should be prepared for changes in fortune.
ఎదుట ఉన్నవాడే పెండ్లి కొడుకు
eduta unnavade pendli koduku
The one who is right in front is the bridegroom.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone chooses an option or person simply because they are immediately available or convenient at that moment, rather than looking for the most qualified or ideal choice. It implies making a decision based on proximity or presence rather than merit.