పుట్టని బిడ్డకు పూసలు కట్టినట్టు

puttani biddaku pusalu kattinattu

Translation

Tying beads round an unborn child.

Meaning

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes elaborate plans or preparations for something that has not yet happened or may never happen. It is similar to the English expression 'Counting your chickens before they hatch.'

Notes

Don't reckon your eggs before they are laid. ( Latin. )*

Related Phrases

Like lice infesting a bald head.

Used to describe a situation that is logically impossible, highly improbable, or a baseless allegation. Just as lice cannot live on a head without hair, this expression mocks claims or events that lack any foundation or sense.

Like naming a child who is not yet born

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes plans or takes actions prematurely for something that hasn't happened yet or may never happen. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch.'

For the son's child and the daughter's child, the grandfather is the same.

This proverb is used to emphasize impartiality and equality in family relationships. It points out that a grandfather shares the same biological bond with all his grandchildren, regardless of whether they are born to his son or his daughter, suggesting that one should not show favoritism based on lineage.

Building castles in the air

This expression refers to creating unrealistic plans or daydreams that have no solid foundation. It is used to describe someone who is being impractical or overly idealistic about the future without taking any concrete action.

He gives a name to an unborn child.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes elaborate plans or celebrates a result before it has actually happened. It refers to premature planning or counting your chickens before they hatch.

To celebrate the triumph before the victory. ( Latin. )† * Far conta dell' uovo non ancor nato, † Ante victoriam canere triumphum. 33

A silk tassel to a broom.

This expression is used to describe an absurd or mismatched combination where something very beautiful, expensive, or high-quality is wasted on or attached to something lowly, ugly, or insignificant. It highlights the incongruity and pointlessness of such an arrangement.

The grand appearance of a worthless person. A leaden sword in an ivory scabbard.

Tying up water in a bundle. He draws water with a sieve.

This expression is used to describe a futile, impossible, or extremely difficult task. Just as it is impossible to pack or tie water into a bundle with a cloth, this phrase refers to situations where efforts are wasted on something that cannot be contained, managed, or achieved.

A child seen with one's eyes is greater than a child born from the womb.

This proverb emphasizes that nurturing, seeing, and taking care of a child with one's own eyes is more significant than the mere biological act of giving birth. It is often used to highlight the value of adoption, foster care, or the bond formed through upbringing over biological ties.

Searching for a name for a baby who is not yet born.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes plans or arrangements for something that hasn't happened yet or is far from certain. It refers to being overly optimistic or premature in one's actions before the foundation is even laid.

Like tying beads for a child who is not yet born

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes elaborate preparations or celebrations for something that has not happened yet or whose outcome is uncertain. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch'.