తల కోసి ముందర పెట్టినా, గారడీ విద్య అన్నట్టు.
tala kosi mundara pettina, garadi vidya annattu.
Though you cut off your head and place it before him he would call it magic. Incredulity.
This expression is used to describe people who are ungrateful, cynical, or impossible to please. It suggests that even if someone performs an incredible sacrifice or achieves an impossible feat, skeptics or critics will dismiss it as a mere illusion or deception rather than acknowledging the effort or reality.
Related Phrases
కూటి కొసం కోటి విద్యలు.
kuti kosam koti vidyalu.
Ten million skills are all for earning one’s livelihood.
The purpose, by and large, of acquisition of diverse special skills is only to make a living.
మన్ను పెట్టితే బంగారము, బంగారము పెట్టితే మన్ను.
mannu pettite bangaramu, bangaramu pettite mannu.
You get gold out of earth and earth out of gold. i. e. you buy land with money.
This proverb highlights the unpredictable nature of luck and timing. It suggests that when one is going through a fortunate period, even a worthless effort (mud) turns into wealth (gold), but during an unfortunate period, even a valuable investment (gold) can turn into a loss (mud). It is often used to describe the irony of success and failure.
గురువులేని విద్య గుడ్డి విద్య.
guruvuleni vidya guddi vidya.
Knowledge without a teacher is blind knowledge.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of a mentor or guide in the learning process. It suggests that self-taught knowledge without proper guidance can be incomplete, directionless, or prone to errors, much like a person walking in the dark without sight.
చెట్టు ముందా, విత్తు ముందా అన్నట్టు
chettu munda, vittu munda annattu
Like asking whether the tree was first or the seed.
This expression is used to describe a classic 'chicken and egg' dilemma. It refers to a situation or debate where it is impossible to determine which of two related things happened first or is the primary cause of the other.
A problem that cannot be solved. Ask which was born first, the hen or the egg. (Italian.)*
ఆయన ముందర పోవలె.
ayana mundara povale.
He must die first, or I must die before him. An ambiguous phrase used by a bad wife.
This phrase is typically used to express a sense of urgency or priority in following someone's lead or instructions. It can also imply being proactive or staying ahead of someone in a competitive or social context. In some dialects, it may refer to the necessity of preceding someone during a ritual or formal procession.
మూసి పెడితే పాసిపోయింది
musi pedite pasipoyindi
When covered, [the food] became bad. The evil consequences of a crime are aggravated by its con- cealment.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where something (like an idea, a skill, or even food) is kept unused or hidden for too long, causing it to lose its value, freshness, or relevance. It highlights that keeping things suppressed or inactive often leads to their decline.
విత్తము కొద్దీ విభవము, విద్య కొద్దీ వినయము.
vittamu koddi vibhavamu, vidya koddi vinayamu.
In proportion to the wealth there will be enjoyment, in pro- portion to the learning there will be humility.
This proverb highlights proportionality in life. It suggests that one's lifestyle or display of grandeur depends on their financial status, while true education should be reflected through one's level of humility. It is used to remind people that as they grow in knowledge, they should become more modest and grounded.
పొదుగు కోసి పాలు తాగినట్లు
podugu kosi palu taginatlu
Like cutting the udder, and drinking the milk. Ruining one's self by ambition.
This expression describes a person who, in their greed for immediate gain, destroys the very source of their wealth or livelihood. It is used to criticize short-sighted actions that provide a small instant benefit but cause permanent loss.
తడిసి ముప్పందం మోసినట్టు
tadisi muppandam mosinattu
Like carrying a three-layered rope that has become soaked.
This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult task becomes significantly more burdensome due to unfavorable circumstances. Just as a heavy rope becomes much heavier and harder to carry when it absorbs water, it refers to problems that compound or get 'heavier' over time.
గట్టి విడిచి పెట్టి పొట్టుకు పోరాడినట్టు
gatti vidichi petti pottuku poradinattu
Like leaving the grain, and fighting for the husk.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone ignores the essential, valuable, or core part of something and instead wastes their time and energy on trivial, useless, or superficial matters. It is a critique of poor prioritization and lack of common sense.