సైరా మాలోడా అంటే, వరమెత్తి పైన వేసుకొన్నాడట.
saira maloda ante, varametti paina vesukonnadata.
When told 'well done, fellow', he took the boon and put it on his head.
This proverb is used to describe someone who takes a small compliment or a casual word of encouragement too far and becomes over-confident or arrogant. It refers to a person who doesn't know how to handle praise modestly and starts acting as if they are superior or have been granted a divine favor.
Related Phrases
పరిహాసం పైన వేసుకొని, జాణతనం చేతపట్టుకొని జాతరకు పోయినాడట.
parihasam paina vesukoni, janatanam chetapattukoni jataraku poyinadata.
He went to the fair wearing humor and carrying cleverness in his hand.
This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks seriousness or maturity. It refers to someone who treats everything as a joke and relies solely on superficial wit or over-smartness rather than preparation or responsibility when approaching a significant task or event.
ఏనుగు మదిస్తే నెత్తిన మన్ను వేసుకుంటుంది
enugu madiste nettina mannu vesukuntundi
When the elephant is in rut, he throws earth on his head. Pride goes before and shame follows after.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, blinded by arrogance, power, or anger, acts in a way that is ultimately self-destructive. Just as a rogue elephant ruins its own majesty by covering itself in dirt, a person's lack of self-control or ego leads to their own downfall or loss of reputation.
తులసి కోటలో ఉమ్మేశావేమిరా అంటే, యజ్ఞవేదిక అనుకున్నాను అన్నాడట
tulasi kotalo ummeshavemira ante, yajnyavedika anukunnanu annadata
When asked 'Why did you spit in the Tulasi altar?', he replied 'I thought it was a sacrificial altar (Yagna Vedika)'.
This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to cover up a mistake with an even more absurd or offensive excuse. It refers to people who justify a wrong action by claiming they mistook the situation for something else, which in reality is equally inappropriate or illogical. It highlights the behavior of offering ridiculous justifications for blatant blunders.
భిక్షం బిడబిడా అంటే, దొంతులు లొడాలొడా అన్నాయట
bhiksham bidabida ante, dontulu lodaloda annayata
When one asked for alms loudly, the stacked pots rattled emptily.
This proverb describes a situation where a person asks for help from someone who is in an even worse or more impoverished state than themselves. It highlights the irony of seeking resources from a source that is completely empty or bankrupt.
ఉన్నమాట అంటే ఉలిక్కిపడి వస్తుంది
unnamata ante ulikkipadi vastundi
A man starts with anger when the truth is told of him. It is truth that makes a man angry. (Italian.)
This expression is used when someone reacts defensively, angrily, or becomes startled because a bitter truth about them has been revealed. It is similar to the English proverb 'The truth hurts' or 'If the shoe fits, wear it.'
ఎక్కడిదిరా ఈ పెత్తనం, అంటే మూలనుంటే నెత్తిన వేసుకున్నానన్నాడట.
ekkadidira i pettanam, ante mulanunte nettina vesukunnanannadata.
When asked, 'Where did this authority come from?', he replied, 'It was in the corner, so I put it on my head.'
This proverb is used to mock someone who assumes authority or responsibility that was never given to them, or someone who takes control of a situation simply because it was neglected or vacant. It highlights the absurdity of self-appointed leadership or unearned bossiness.
చేసుకొన్న వారికి చేసుకొన్నంత మహాదేవ
chesukonna variki chesukonnanta mahadeva
O Mahâdêva! what a man does, that does he in full receive.
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that individuals are solely responsible for the consequences of their actions, whether good or bad. It is often used to suggest that one's current situation is a direct result of their past efforts or deeds.
మొగుణ్ణి నమ్మి మోకాలు అడ్డం వేసుకున్నట్లు
mogunni nammi mokalu addam vesukunnatlu
Trusting to the good match, she turned every thing topsy turvy. But she was disappointed after all.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone relies completely on an unreliable source or person for safety or success, only to find themselves vulnerable or disappointed. It signifies misplaced trust or foolish dependence.
చదువకముందు వరవర అంటే, చదివిన వెనుక వడవడ అన్నాడట.
chaduvakamundu varavara ante, chadivina venuka vadavada annadata.
Before studying he said 'Vara Vara', and after studying he said 'Vada Vada'.
This proverb is used to mock someone whose education or learning has not improved their wisdom or has actually made them more confused or foolish. It describes a situation where despite putting in the effort to learn, the person remains ignorant or produces nonsensical results, often misapplying their knowledge.
మౌనానికి మించిన సమాధానం లేదు.
maunaniki minchina samadhanam ledu.
There is no better answer than silence.
This expression is used to convey that sometimes staying silent is the most powerful or effective way to respond to a situation, provocation, or unnecessary argument. It suggests that silence can prevent further conflict and is often more dignified than words.