రెప్పలార్చేవారు కొంపలార్చుతారు, కళ్ళార్చే అమ్మ ఇల్లార్చుతుంది
reppalarchevaru kompalarchutaru, kallarche amma illarchutundi
Those who blink their eyelids ruin homes; a mother who blinks her eyes ruins the house.
This is an old Telugu proverb used to caution against people who blink excessively or have shifty eyes, as it was traditionally (and superstitiously) associated with deceit, untrustworthiness, or bringing bad luck to a household. It suggests that a person's physical mannerisms can reflect their character or impact the prosperity of a family.
Related Phrases
సోవియట్ వాళ్ళది శాంతి ఖర్చు, అమెరికా వాళ్ళది యుద్ధ ఖర్చు
soviyat valladi shanti kharchu, amerika valladi yuddha kharchu
Soviet's is peace expense, America's is war expense
This expression refers to the Cold War era geopolitical narratives. It suggests a perspective (often from socialist or non-aligned circles) that Soviet military spending was for maintaining peace through deterrence, whereas American spending was for aggressive expansion or warfare. It is used to describe biased justifications for military budgets or double standards in political rhetoric.
రెప్పలార్పేవాళ్ళు కొంపలారుస్తారు
reppalarpevallu kompalarustaru
Those who blink their eyes can ruin households
This proverb is used to warn about people who appear extremely innocent, quiet, or soft-spoken on the outside but are secretly cunning and capable of causing significant damage or destruction. It suggests that one should not judge a person's character solely by their calm or docile demeanor.
ఆర్చేవారేకాని తీర్చేవారు లేరు.
archevarekani tirchevaru leru.
There are people to console, but none to resolve the problem.
This expression is used to describe a situation where many people offer sympathy or words of comfort (crying along with you), but no one actually steps forward to provide a practical solution or financial help to end the trouble.
ఆర్చేవా, తీర్చేవా, అక్కర వస్తే ములిగేవా.
archeva, tircheva, akkara vaste muligeva.
Would you comfort me, or remove my grief, or if necessary would you plunge [ into the water to save me ] ? Asking proofs of professed friendship. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
This expression is used to question or describe the reliability of a person or a resource. It refers to three types of help: one who consoles or calms a situation (archeva), one who actually solves the problem (tircheva), or one who fails or 'drowns' (muligeva) exactly when they are needed most. It is often used to critique someone who is useless or unreliable during a crisis.
రంగులు మార్చేది ఊసరవెల్లి.
rangulu marchedi usaravelli.
The chameleon is the one that changes colors.
This expression is used to describe a person who frequently changes their opinions, allegiances, or behavior to suit their self-interest or the current situation. It refers to someone who is hypocritical, inconsistent, or untrustworthy, much like a chameleon changing its skin color to blend into its environment.
కండ్లు ఆర్చినమ్మ ఇండ్లు ఆర్చినది
kandlu archinamma indlu archinadi
The winking woman ruined families. A pun on the word Ârqu.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely clever, manipulative, or deceitful. It implies that someone can cause significant destruction or ruin families and homes just with a subtle gesture or a 'blink of an eye' while appearing innocent.
ఆర్చేవారే గాని, తీర్చేవారు లేరు
archevare gani, tirchevaru leru
There are comforters but no real helpers.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where many people offer sympathy or words of comfort (consolation), but no one actually steps forward to help solve the problem or clear the debt. It highlights the gap between verbal empathy and practical assistance.
లోభికి ఖర్చెక్కువ
lobhiki kharchekkuva
A miser spends more.
This proverb implies that when someone is overly stingy or greedy, they often end up incurring much larger expenses in the long run. By trying to save money on essentials or opting for cheap, low-quality solutions, they eventually face costly repairs, replacements, or consequences that far exceed the original savings.
కళ్ళార్పే అమ్మ ఇల్లారుస్తుంది.
kallarpe amma illarustundi.
The mother who blinks too much will ruin the house.
This is a traditional proverb or superstition suggesting that a person who blinks excessively or has a flighty, unstable gaze may bring bad luck or mismanagement to a household. It is used metaphorically to describe individuals who lack focus or are untrustworthy in managing responsibilities.
ఆర్చేవారు లేరు తీర్చేవారు లేరు అడుగున పడితే లేవదీసేవారు లేరు
archevaru leru tirchevaru leru aduguna padite levadisevaru leru
There is no one to soothe, no one to resolve, and no one to lift you up if you fall to the bottom.
This expression describes a state of total helplessness and isolation. It is used when someone has no family, friends, or support system to offer comfort in grief, solve their problems, or help them recover from a downfall or financial crisis.