పుల్లయ్య వేమారం వెళ్లి వచ్చినట్లు

pullayya vemaram velli vachchinatlu

Translation

Like Pullayya going to Vemaram and coming back

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a person who goes on a long journey or takes up a task but returns immediately without achieving anything or even starting the intended work. It highlights a futile, purposeless, or unproductive effort.

Related Phrases

Like Vemanna of Vemanuru.

This expression refers to a person who is incredibly stubborn, unyielding, or sticks firmly to their own way of doing things regardless of external influence. It is often used to describe someone who behaves in a peculiar or unpredictable manner, much like the legendary character Vemanna who was known for his eccentric or firm traits.

Like going to Tanuku and ending up in Machavaram.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's efforts or travel result in a futile loop or an unintended destination, often returning back to where they started or ending up in a neighboring, insignificant place instead of achieving their primary goal. It signifies a lack of progress or a wasted journey.

Venkayya went to Vemavaram and he also came back.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone goes on a mission or trip but achieves absolutely nothing. It highlights a futile journey where the person returns in the same state they left, without completing the intended task or gaining anything from the effort.

The time the cattle arrive and the time the bride arrives.

This expression refers to the auspiciousness and good fortune associated with bringing home a new cow or a new bride. It implies that certain events or arrivals bring luck, prosperity, and a change in the family's destiny. It is often used to emphasize the importance of timing and the positive vibes new members (livestock or family) bring to a household.

Like going all the way to Pithapuram just to bring back a small pot of water.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone puts in a massive amount of effort, travel, or time, only to achieve a very trivial or insignificant result. It highlights the disproportion between the effort expended and the outcome achieved.

Pullayya's Vemavaram

This expression refers to a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or unrelated answer to a specific question. It is often used to describe a person who is absent-minded or dodging a point by talking about something completely different, similar to the English phrase 'talking at cross-purposes'.

The time the daughter-in-law arrived, the time the young bulls arrived.

This proverb is used to comment on coincidences, specifically when a new arrival in a family (like a daughter-in-law) is blamed or credited for significant events (like the birth of livestock or changes in fortune) that happen shortly after. It highlights how people often link luck or misfortune to a person's entry into the household.

The time when a child arrives, and the time when cattle arrive.

This proverb highlights that certain arrival events, such as the birth of a child or the purchase/arrival of livestock, are seen as significant markers of fate. It is used to describe how the timing of these events is often associated with the subsequent prosperity or misfortunes that befall a family, suggesting that the 'auspiciousness' of their arrival time influences the household's future.

who brings misfortune to people

When one is dogged by misfortune, one will not escape misfortune, even if one goes to a holy place to ward off the evil influence.

The wedding has reached Venki's death.

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.