పుల్లయ్య వేమవరం
pullayya vemavaram
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'.
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వేమనూరు వేమన్న వలె.
vemanuru vemanna vale.
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.
ఎల్లయ్యకు ఎడ్లు లేవు, మల్లయ్యకు బండి లేదు, తెల్లవార్లూ బాడుగే.
ellayyaku edlu levu, mallayyaku bandi ledu, tellavarlu baduge.
Ellayya has no oxen, Mallayya has no cart, yet the rental business continues all night.
This expression is used to describe a situation where people are making grand plans or discussing business despite having no resources or assets. It highlights the absurdity of people arguing over or managing things they don't actually possess.
రావేమయ్యా తిండివేమయ్యా అంటే వెనక్కే పోయానన్నాడట.
ravemayya tindivemayya ante venakke poyanannadata.
When asked, "Come sir, have some food," he replied, "I have already gone back (declined/left)."
This expression is used to describe a person who is overly sensitive, unnecessarily prideful, or plays hard to get even when someone is being hospitable. It depicts a situation where a guest feels offended or acts dramatic over a perceived delay in an invitation, responding with a sarcastic or stubborn attitude despite actually wanting the favor.
వెంకయ్య వేమవరం వెళ్ళనూ వెళ్ళాడు, రానూ వచ్చాడు.
venkayya vemavaram vellanu velladu, ranu vachchadu.
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.
ఇంటిలో ఏదు ముల్లయ్యె
intilo edu mullayye
Became a porcupine quill in the house
This expression is used to describe a person who enters a group or a household and causes constant friction, disputes, or divisions among the members. Just as a porcupine quill is said to cause irritation or bad luck in a home according to folklore, this refers to someone whose presence is destructive to harmony.
ఎల్లయ్యకు ఎడ్లు లేవు, మల్లయ్యకు మనుష్యులు లేరు
ellayyaku edlu levu, mallayyaku manushyulu leru
Ellayya has no oxen, and Mallayya has no men.
This expression is used to describe a situation where resources are poorly distributed or complementary assets are missing. It highlights a scenario where everyone lacks what is necessary to complete a task, emphasizing mutual deficiency or a lack of coordination where one person has land but no cattle, and another has strength but no helpers.
అయితే ఆదివారం, కాకుంటే సోమవారం
ayite adivaram, kakunte somavaram
If it's not Sunday it's Monday. If to-day will not, to-morrow may.
This expression is used to describe someone who is indecisive or a situation that lacks a firm commitment. It implies that a task will be done eventually, but without a specific or reliable timeline, often suggesting procrastination or a casual attitude toward deadlines.
పుల్లయ్య వేమారం వెళ్లి వచ్చినట్లు
pullayya vemaram velli vachchinatlu
Like Pullayya going to Vemaram and coming back
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.
ఊరంతా ఉత్తరం చూస్తే, దాసరి పుల్లయ్య దక్షిణం చూచెనట.
uranta uttaram chuste, dasari pullayya dakshinam chuchenata.
When the whole village looked North, Dasari Pullayya looked South.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is contrarian or eccentric, always acting or thinking in direct opposition to the consensus or common sense. It highlights stubbornness or a lack of conformity in a way that is often seen as illogical or unhelpful.
ముద్దులయ్య పోయి, మొద్దులయ్య అయినాడు.
muddulayya poyi, moddulayya ayinadu.
The beloved boy left, and a blockhead has taken his place.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who was once charming, active, or promising has become dull, lazy, or unresponsive over time. It signifies a negative transformation in personality or utility, often used when a child loses their childhood charm and becomes difficult or slow-witted.