రాళ్ళు తిని రాళ్ళు అరిగించుకుంటాడు
rallu tini rallu ariginchukuntadu
He eats stones and even digests stones.
This expression is used to describe a person with an incredibly strong digestive system or a very young, energetic individual capable of eating and digesting anything. It is often said of youth to highlight their physical vigor and high metabolism.
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కోతికి కల్లు తాగించినట్లు
kotiki kallu taginchinatlu
Like making a monkey drink toddy (palm wine)
This expression is used to describe a situation where a naturally mischievous or restless person becomes even more uncontrollable, chaotic, or hyperactive due to external factors. It is used when someone's existing negative traits are amplified by bad influence or circumstances.
కొండ తలకింద పెట్టుకుని రాళ్ళు వెతికినట్టు
konda talakinda pettukuni rallu vetikinattu
Like searching for stones while having a mountain under one's head.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone searches for small, trivial things or minor solutions while ignoring a massive, obvious resource or solution they already possess. It highlights the irony of overlooking a great strength or asset in hand while worrying about insignificant details.
మోపూరువాళ్ళ మొగుళ్ళు చస్తే, తలమంచివాళ్ళు తాళ్ళు తెంచుకొన్నట్లు
mopuruvalla mogullu chaste, talamanchivallu tallu tenchukonnatlu
When the husbands of Mopuru people died, the people of Talamanchi broke their wedding threads.
This proverb describes a situation where someone reacts unnecessarily or excessively to a situation that does not involve them or doesn't affect them directly. It is used to mock people who mimic others' grief or actions without any logical reason or personal connection.
రాళ్ళు తినే పక్షి రాళ్ళు తింటుంది, రత్నాలు తినే పక్షి రత్నాలు తింటుంది.
rallu tine pakshi rallu tintundi, ratnalu tine pakshi ratnalu tintundi.
The bird that eats stones will eat stones, and the bird that eats gems will eat gems.
This expression refers to the inherent nature and destiny of individuals based on their character and surroundings. It signifies that people will gravitate towards things that match their worth, status, or habits. Just as birds follow their natural diet, humans pursue what they are accustomed to or what they truly deserve.
రాళ్లు గుండ్లు దొర్లించినట్టు మాట్లాడుతాడు
rallu gundlu dorlinchinattu matladutadu
He speaks like one rolling stones and boulders. Said of a man who speaks boldly whether right or wrong.
This expression is used to describe someone who speaks in a very loud, harsh, or thundering voice. It characterizes a person's speech as being blunt, noisy, and lacking in softness or politeness, much like the loud rumbling sound produced by rolling large stones.
పుట్టినిల్లు పుణ్యలోకం, మెట్టినిల్లు ఆరళ్ళలోకం
puttinillu punyalokam, mettinillu arallalokam
The natal home is a world of merit, the marital home is a world of troubles.
This traditional expression highlights the difference between a woman's life at her parent's house (puttinillu), where she is often pampered and carefree, versus her life at her in-laws' house (mettinillu), where she faces responsibilities, restrictions, and sometimes hardships or criticism (arallu).
రత్నాలు తినే పక్షికి రత్నాలు, రాళ్లు తినే పక్షికి రాళ్లు.
ratnalu tine pakshiki ratnalu, rallu tine pakshiki rallu.
To the bird that lives on gems, gems; to the bird that lives on stones, stones.
This proverb highlights the concept of merit and individual capacity. It suggests that people receive rewards or outcomes based on their worth, habits, or capabilities. Just as a bird is fed according to its nature, individuals get what they deserve or what they are accustomed to seeking.
God provides all his creatures with that which they need.
వరికి పదిచాళ్ళు, ఆముదాలకు ఆరుచాళ్ళు
variki padichallu, amudalaku aruchallu
Ten furrows for paddy, six furrows for castor.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb specifying the effort needed for different crops. It implies that paddy requires intensive plowing (ten times) to ensure the soil is soft and water-retentive, while castor seeds, being hardier, require less (six times). It is used to emphasize that different tasks require different levels of preparation and effort.
కొండ తలకింద పెట్టుకుని రాళ్లు వెతికినట్టు
konda talakinda pettukuni rallu vetikinattu
Like putting a mountain under one's head and searching for stones.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone overlooks a massive, obvious resource or solution they already possess and instead wastes time searching for something trivial or insignificant elsewhere. It highlights human nature's tendency to ignore what is readily available and hunt for minor things.
తనను కట్టే త్రాళ్ళు తానే తెచ్చుకొన్నట్లు
tananu katte trallu tane techchukonnatlu
Like bringing the very ropes that will be used to tie oneself up.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions, decisions, or words lead to their own downfall or trouble. It is similar to the English idioms 'digging one's own grave' or 'being the architect of one's own misfortune.'