తెగిన గాలిపటం లాగా
tegina galipatam laga
Like a severed kite
This expression is used to describe a person who is aimless, out of control, or drifting without any direction or support system. Just as a kite with a snapped string floats away helplessly wherever the wind takes it, it signifies a state of being lost or having no one to guide or anchor them.
Related Phrases
ఎద్దు ఎండకు లాగ, దున్నపోతు నీడకు లాగ.
eddu endaku laga, dunnapotu nidaku laga.
The bullock pulled towards the sun, and the buffalo towards the shade. A bad match. Every couple is not a pair.
This proverb describes a situation where two people are working together but have completely opposite goals, temperaments, or directions. It is used to highlight a lack of cooperation or synchronization, making it impossible to complete a task effectively because the parties involved are pulling in different ways.
తోక తెగిన నక్కలాగా
toka tegina nakkalaga
Like a fox with its tail cut off
This expression is used to describe a person who has lost their influence, status, or power and is now moving about with shame or embarrassment. It often refers to someone who was once cunning or arrogant but has been humbled by a defeat or failure, making them look miserable or pathetic.
రాముడు లేని రాజ్యం లాగ
ramudu leni rajyam laga
Like a kingdom without Rama.
This expression describes a place or situation that lacks its true leader, soul, or essential guiding force. Just as the kingdom of Ayodhya felt desolate and directionless when Lord Rama was in exile, this phrase is used to describe a scene of emptiness, chaos, or lack of joy despite having all other material resources.
గొడెము తెగిన గ్రాసం పట్టదు
godemu tegina grasam pattadu
A broken throat cannot take in fodder.
This proverb is used to describe a state of extreme exhaustion, illness, or a point of no return where even the most essential nourishment or help is no longer effective. It metaphorically suggests that when the physical or mental capacity of a person is completely broken, no amount of resources or advice can save the situation.
గాలిపాట, కలిమితేట
galipata, kalimiteta
Wind's song, wealth's clarity
This expression highlights the fleeting and unpredictable nature of both wind and wealth. Just as the wind changes direction or stops suddenly, and as water clarity can be disturbed in an instant, wealth is seen as temporary and unstable. It is used to caution against being over-proud of one's riches, reminding that fortune can vanish as quickly as it came.
తోకలేని గాలిపటం వలె
tokaleni galipatam vale
Like a kite without a tail
This expression is used to describe a person who lacks direction, stability, or control in their life. Just as a kite without a tail spins out of control and is at the mercy of the wind, this phrase refers to someone wandering aimlessly or being highly unstable in their actions or situation.
చెవి కోసిన మేక లాగా
chevi kosina meka laga
Like a goat with its ear cut off
Used to describe someone who is screaming or crying uncontrollably and incessantly. It refers to the loud, agonizing bleating a goat makes when its ear is notched or cut, typically for identification purposes.
చెట్టుకు తగిన గాలి
chettuku tagina gali
The wind that is suitable for the tree.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gets exactly what they deserve, or when a consequence is perfectly matched to an action or a person's character. It is similar to the English proverb 'As you sow, so shall you reap' or 'To each according to their capacity.'
కాంచీపురం ఉపచారం లాగ
kanchipuram upacharam laga
Like Kanchipuram hospitality
This expression refers to a situation where someone offers hospitality or a service in a formal or superficial manner, without any real intention of fulfilling it or with a subtle expectation that the guest will decline. It is used to describe empty courtesy or insincere invitations.
తాడు తెగిన గాలిపటం
tadu tegina galipatam
A kite with a broken string
This expression is used to describe a person who is directionless, lacks control, or is wandering aimlessly without any support or guidance. It can also refer to someone who has suddenly become free from constraints but is now unstable or lost.