పెట్టి పొయ్యనమ్మ కొట్టి పొమ్మన్నదట.
petti poyyanamma kotti pommannadata.
She that gave neither food nor drink, beat [me] and said "be off." Said by a beggar.
This proverb describes a person who is not only uncharitable or unhelpful but also behaves rudely or aggressively towards those seeking help. It is used to highlight a situation where instead of receiving expected hospitality or assistance, one receives harsh treatment.
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దమ్మన్న దాడి పొమ్మన్నా పోదు
dammanna dadi pommanna podu
Dammanna's raid won't leave even if told to go
This proverb is used to describe a persistent problem, an unwanted guest, or a stubborn situation that refuses to go away despite several attempts to get rid of it. It refers to a nuisance that has overstayed its welcome.
దండమయ్యా బాపనయ్యా అంటే, మీతండ్రి నాటి పాత బాకీ యిచ్చి పొమ్మన్నాడట.
dandamayya bapanayya ante, mitandri nati pata baki yichchi pommannadata.
When the Śūdra saluted the Brahman, the latter in return asked him to pay an old debt due by his father. Rudeness in return for civility.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where an attempt to be polite or respectful towards someone results in them taking undue advantage or bringing up old grievances. It signifies that being over-courteous to certain demanding or opportunistic people can sometimes invite trouble or unwanted obligations.
ఇంటింటికీ మట్టి పొయ్యే
intintiki matti poyye
Every house has an earthen fire-place.
This proverb means that certain problems, weaknesses, or secrets are universal and exist in every household or for every person, regardless of how they appear on the outside. It is used to convey that one is not alone in their struggles and that human nature or domestic issues are the same everywhere.
Every man has his faults.
నీ ముక్కున చీమిడేమమ్మా అంటే నీ చేతితోనే తుడిచి పొమ్మన్నదట
ni mukkuna chimidemamma ante ni chetitone tudichi pommannadata
When asked 'What is that mucus on your nose, lady?', she replied, 'Wipe it off with your own hand and go'.
This proverb describes a situation where someone is so lazy, entitled, or shameless that when a flaw or problem of theirs is pointed out, they expect the person who pointed it out to fix it for them. It is used to mock people who take advantage of others' kindness or helpfulness.
పెట్టిపోయని అమ్మ కొట్ట వచ్చిందట!
pettipoyani amma kotta vachchindata!
The woman who doesn't even serve food came to beat!
This proverb is used to describe someone who fails to do their basic duty or provide help, but instead causes trouble or behaves aggressively. It highlights the irony of someone being useless in a positive sense but active in a negative or harmful way.
వండుతూ ఉండగా వాంతి వస్తున్నది అంటే, ఉండి భోజనం చేసి పొమ్మన్నదట.
vandutu undaga vanti vastunnadi ante, undi bhojanam chesi pommannadata.
When she said she felt like vomiting while cooking, the host told her to stay and leave only after eating.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is given an absurd or unwanted suggestion in response to a problem. It satirizes people who lack common sense or empathy, or those who insist on formalities even when the situation is inappropriate or uncomfortable.
తిరునాళ్ళకు పోతూ తీసి పొమ్మన్నారు, పెండ్లికిపోతూ పెట్టుకో పొమ్మన్నారు
tirunallaku potu tisi pommannaru, pendlikipotu pettuko pommannaru
While going to the village fair, they said to take it off; while going to a wedding, they said to put it on.
This proverb describes a situation where a person is given contradictory advice or where things are handled based on the specific context and necessity. It highlights the irony or the double standards in instructions given by others depending on the occasion—encouraging modesty or safety in crowds (fair) and display of wealth at celebrations (wedding).
అత్తిపత్తి
attipatti
Touch-me-not plant
Literally referring to the Mimosa pudica plant, this expression is used to describe a person who is extremely sensitive, shy, or gets easily offended or hurt by even the slightest comment or touch.
లేస్తే మనిషిని కాను, మూలపెట్టి పొమ్మన్నాడట
leste manishini kanu, mulapetti pommannadata
If I get up, I won't be a human; so just leave me in the corner and go.
This expression is used to describe an extremely lazy person who makes grand, empty threats or boasts of their power to avoid doing work. It mockingly portrays someone who claims they would be dangerously powerful if they ever stood up, but uses that as an excuse to remain idle and be served by others.
గట్టి విడిచి పెట్టి పొట్టుకు పోరాడినట్టు
gatti vidichi petti pottuku poradinattu
Like leaving the grain, and fighting for the husk.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone ignores the essential, valuable, or core part of something and instead wastes their time and energy on trivial, useless, or superficial matters. It is a critique of poor prioritization and lack of common sense.