రాగం తప్పిందిరా అంటే యతికి మతిలేదురా అన్నాట్ట
ragam tappindira ante yatiki matiledura annatta
When told the melody was missed, he said the 'Yati' (alliteration) has no sense.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or illogical response to cover up their mistake. It refers to a person who, when criticized for a flaw in their singing (raga), tries to deflect by pointing out a non-existent flaw in the poetic structure (yati), essentially talking nonsense to avoid admitting fault.
Related Phrases
చెడిందిరా పిల్ల అంటే, చేరిందిరా తెనాలి అన్నట్లు
chedindira pilla ante, cherindira tenali annatlu
When said 'the girl is ruined', it means 'she has reached Tenali'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already in trouble or has lost their reputation moves to a place or joins a group known for further indulgence or lack of discipline. Historically, Tenali was satirically associated with a carefree or hedonistic lifestyle in folk sayings. It refers to a person's path going from bad to worse.
ఇందమ్మా తియ్యకూర అంటే ఇందమ్మ పుల్లకూర అన్నట్లు
indamma tiyyakura ante indamma pullakura annatlu
When asked for sweet curry, being offered sour curry instead.
This expression describes a situation where someone gives a response or an item that is exactly the opposite of what was requested. It highlights a lack of understanding, intentional stubbornness, or a total mismatch in communication between two people.
బడాయి ఏమిర అన్నయ్యా అంటే పైసా లేదుర తమ్మయ్యా అన్నాడట
badayi emira annayya ante paisa ledura tammayya annadata
When asked 'What is with this showing off, brother?', he replied 'I don't have a single paisa, younger brother.'
This proverb is used to mock people who boast or show off their status and lifestyle while actually being broke or having no resources. It highlights the irony of people maintaining a grand facade despite having an empty pocket.
పదం తప్పినా ప్రాస తప్పరాదు
padam tappina prasa tapparadu
Even if the word is missed, the rhyme should not be missed.
This expression is used to describe someone who prioritizes style, rhythm, or external appearances over the actual substance or truth of a matter. It often refers to people who focus more on making their speech sound catchy or poetic rather than ensuring it is accurate or meaningful.
అయిందిరా పెండ్లి అంటే, అణిగిందిరా రంది అన్నాడట.
ayindira pendli ante, anigindira randi annadata.
When told 'The wedding is over,' he replied, 'The anxiety has finally subsided.'
This proverb is used to describe a sense of relief after a major, stressful task or responsibility is completed. It highlights the mental burden one carries until a significant event (like a wedding in the family) is successfully concluded, after which the person can finally find peace of mind.
సత్యం తప్పినా పత్యం తప్పినా పాట్లు తప్పవు
satyam tappina patyam tappina patlu tappavu
Whether you deviate from the truth or deviate from a prescribed diet, troubles are inevitable.
This proverb highlights the importance of integrity and discipline. It suggests that just as ignoring medical dietary restrictions leads to physical suffering, abandoning truth and honesty leads to moral and social consequences. In both cases, the person must face the resulting hardships.
ఎంచిన ఎరువేదిరా అంటే యజమాని పాదమే
enchina eruvedira ante yajamani padame
If you ask what the best fertilizer is, it is the owner's footprint.
This proverb emphasizes that personal supervision and direct involvement are the most critical factors for success in any endeavor, especially in farming or business. It suggests that no amount of resources can replace the watchful eye and presence of the person in charge.
మీసాలెందుకు రాలేదురా అంటే మేనత్త పోలిక అని, గడ్డం వచ్చిందేమిరా అంటే అది మేనమామ పోలిక అన్నాడట.
misalenduku raledura ante menatta polika ani, gaddam vachchindemira ante adi menamama polika annadata.
When asked why he had no mustache, he said he resembles his paternal aunt; when asked why he had a beard, he said he resembles his maternal uncle.
This proverb is used to describe a person who gives silly, illogical, or contradictory excuses to cover up their flaws or inconsistencies. It points out the absurdity of someone who tries to justify everything with convenient but nonsensical reasoning.
ఇగురం తప్పిన పనికి ఊరటలేదు
iguram tappina paniki urataledu
There is no relief for a task done without common sense.
This proverb highlights that if a task is performed without basic intelligence, skill, or common sense (Iguram), the resulting mess or failure will offer no peace of mind or solution. It is used to criticize someone for being tactless or foolish in their actions.
కొంప కాలుతోందిరా అంటే నీళ్ళు కాచుకుందాం అన్నాట్ట
kompa kalutondira ante nillu kachukundam annatta
When told the house is on fire, he said let's heat some water.
This proverb describes a person who is incredibly foolish, opportunistic, or indifferent to a crisis. It is used when someone tries to find a small personal benefit or suggests a trivial action in the middle of a massive disaster or an emergency situation.