రమ్మన్నారే తిమ్మన్న బంతికి అన్నట్లు

rammannare timmanna bantiki annatlu

Translation

Like saying 'I was invited to Thimmanna's feast'

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a person who behaves with excessive entitlement or self-importance at an event just because they were invited. It highlights the irony of someone acting like they are the guest of honor or the owner of the place when they are just one of many invitees.

Related Phrases

Dammanna's raid won't leave even if told to go

This proverb is used to describe a persistent problem, an unwanted guest, or a stubborn situation that refuses to go away despite several attempts to get rid of it. It refers to a nuisance that has overstayed its welcome.

Climb the pole Thimmanna, jump around Thimmanna

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being overly coaxed or encouraged to perform a task by using flattery or constant cheering. It often refers to a person who performs stunts or work merely for the sake of public praise or when others are eggs them on.

Perhaps they'll ask you to dine with Timmanna.

This expression is used sarcastically or humorously when someone receives an unexpected or formal invitation to a place where they expect to be treated with great respect or served a grand meal. It is often used to describe situations where one anticipates being the center of attention or expects a reward for their presence.

Timmanna is a jocose term for a monkey. The boisterous fun at the time of investing a Brahmachâr with the sacerdotal thread is called in joke Timmannabanti, the monkey feast.

To a set of monkey-like scamps tasteless broth and plain rice [ should be served ].

This expression refers to a situation where the hospitality or the arrangements are exactly as expected, or where something modest is offered with great affection. It is often used to describe a simple, satisfying meal or a specific routine where one is content with what is provided by a particular host.

" Timmanna! Timmanna! I salute you" cried one—"How do you know my name?" said the other. "I knew it directly I saw your face" replied the first.

This proverb is used to mock someone who tries to act clever by stating the obvious or using circular logic. Thimmanna is a generic name often used for a monkey; seeing a monkey's face makes it obvious it's a 'Thimmanna'. It describes a situation where a person provides a silly or self-evident explanation for something as if it were a great insight.

Everyone is mine, but no one invited me for a meal.

This proverb describes a situation where one has many relatives or acquaintances who claim to be close, yet none of them offer genuine help or hospitality when it is actually needed. It is used to highlight the hypocrisy of people who show affection in words but fail to act during times of need.

Sweet rasam rice for Thimmanna's feast.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely satisfied with something very simple or mediocre, often because they have low expectations or are easily pleased. It can also imply a modest gathering where simple food is enjoyed thoroughly.

A husband to Nannamma, and a husband to Timmanna's mother.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely clever, cunning, or a 'know-it-all' who thinks they can outsmart anyone. It refers to a person who claims superiority over those who are already considered experts or authorities in a particular field, often used in a sarcastic tone to highlight someone's overconfidence or manipulative nature.

They said to start chopping from the other end.

This expression is used when someone is advised to tackle a problem or complete a task by starting from the end and working backward to the beginning, or to approach a complex situation from the simplest or most peripheral parts first to reach the core. It is often used in the context of strategy or logical problem-solving.

When someone said, 'Greetings, Timmanna,' and he asked, 'How do you know my name?', the reply was, 'I knew it as soon as I saw your face.'

This proverb is used to describe a person whose character or foolishness is so obvious that it is written all over their face. It mockingly suggests that someone looks exactly like their name or reputation implies, typically used when someone's identity or traits are self-evident due to their behavior or appearance.