రెడ్డి వచ్చె మొదలాడమన్నట్టు
reddi vachche modaladamannattu
Like saying start over because the Reddy (the leader) has arrived.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where all the progress made so far is ignored and someone is asked to start from the very beginning, usually because an influential person arrived late or didn't witness the initial effort. It signifies redundant work or lack of appreciation for progress.
Related Phrases
అచ్చివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచొచ్చే కొడుకు పుట్టాడట
achchivachche kalaniki nadichochche koduku puttadata
When good times are meant to come, a son who can already walk is born.
This proverb is used to describe a stroke of extreme good luck or serendipity. It implies that when fortune favors someone, everything falls into place effortlessly and benefits arrive in a ready-to-use or advanced state, surpassing normal expectations.
కలిసివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచి వచ్చే బిడ్డలు పుడతారు
kalisivachche kalaniki nadichi vachche biddalu pudataru
When the time is favorable, children will come walking to you.
This proverb signifies that when luck or time is on your side, success and prosperity come effortlessly. It is used to describe a period of life where everything falls into place perfectly without much struggle, and even unexpected benefits occur.
అచ్చివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచివచ్చే కొడుకు పుడతాడు
achchivachche kalaniki nadichivachche koduku pudatadu
In favorable times, a son will be born who can already walk.
This proverb is used to describe a streak of extreme good luck. It suggests that when one's fortune is at its peak, everything happens effortlessly and yields extraordinary results beyond expectations. It is often cited when a person experiences a series of positive events where even the smallest effort leads to great success.
రెడ్డి వచ్చినాడు, మొదటినుంచి పాడుమన్నట్టు.
reddi vachchinadu, modatinunchi padumannattu.
The Reddi has come, begin your song again. A person being continually asked to recommence his song or story on the arrival of every person of consequence.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to restart a task or process from the very beginning just because a latecomer or an influential person has arrived, disregarding the progress already made. It highlights the frustration of unnecessary repetition and the inconvenience caused by late arrivals.
రెడ్డొచ్చె మొదలాడు, రాజొచ్చె మళ్లాడు అన్నాట్ట
reddochche modaladu, rajochche malladu annatta
Reddy came, start again; King came, do it all over again, he said.
This proverb describes a situation where someone is forced to restart their work repeatedly due to the arrival of various authorities or distractions. It is used to mock inefficiency, lack of progress caused by constant interruptions, or people who pretend to be busy by starting over whenever someone important watches.
కలిసివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచివచ్చే కొడుకు
kalisivachche kalaniki nadichivachche koduku
When the time is favorable, children will walk into your life.
This proverb signifies that when fortune is on your side, everything falls into place effortlessly and success comes looking for you. It is used to describe a period of great luck where even unexpected positive events occur without much effort.
పోలీ పోలీ నీ భోగము ఎన్నాళ్లే అంటే, మా అత్త మాలవాడ నుంచి వచ్చే వరకూ అన్నట్టు.
poli poli ni bhogamu ennalle ante, ma atta malavada nunchi vachche varaku annattu.
One said to a wife "O Pôli, Pôli, how long will you enjoy yourself?" "Till my mother-in-law comes back from the Pariah quarter" she replied. When the cat's away the mice play.
This proverb describes a situation where someone enjoys temporary authority, luxury, or freedom only because the person who actually holds the power is away. It is used to mock people who act important or bossy during a brief period of unsupervised time, knowing well that their 'reign' will end the moment their superior returns.
వచ్చే కాలము కన్నా, వచ్చిన కాలము మేలు.
vachche kalamu kanna, vachchina kalamu melu.
The past is better than the future. "The good old times."
This expression is used to reflect on the past with nostalgia or to express skepticism about the future. It suggests that people often perceive the present or the unknown future as more difficult or uncertain compared to the 'good old days' they have already experienced.
ఈ నెలలో వడ్డీ లేదు, వచ్చే నెలలో మొదలూ లేదు.
i nelalo vaddi ledu, vachche nelalo modalu ledu.
There is no interest for you this month, and no principal for you next month. Said by a cheat to his creditor.
This expression is used to describe a total loss or a situation where a deal results in losing both the profit and the initial capital. It signifies a complete failure of an investment or a scheme where nothing is recovered.
కలిసి వచ్చే కాలం వస్తే, నడిచి వచ్చే కొడుకు పుడతాడు
kalisi vachche kalam vaste, nadichi vachche koduku pudatadu
When times are favorable a walking (precocious) son will be born.
When circumstances are favorable, good things happen in quick succession. One should wait for the right time, when good fortune will smile on him, instead of losing hope in moments of misfortune.