తేరగా వచ్చింది తినితిని, మా తమ్ముడూ ఒకడున్నాడు అన్నట్లు.
teraga vachchindi tinitini, ma tammudu okadunnadu annatlu.
After eating everything that came for free, saying 'I also have a brother'.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely selfish or greedy. It depicts a situation where someone enjoys a free meal or benefit entirely by themselves, and only mentions their family or others when everything is finished or when there is nothing left to share. It highlights hypocrisy and lack of genuine concern for others.
Related Phrases
తుమ్ముకు తమ్ముడు ఆవలింతకు అన్న
tummuku tammudu avalintaku anna
A sneeze has a younger brother, and a yawn has an elder brother.
This is a traditional Telugu saying used when someone sneezes or yawns repeatedly. It suggests that these actions rarely occur just once; if you sneeze once, another is likely to follow (the 'younger brother'), and if you yawn, more are soon to come (the 'elder brother').
కాలుజారితే పడి, నేల అచ్చి వచ్చిందికాదు అన్నట్లు.
kalujarite padi, nela achchi vachchindikadu annatlu.
Like saying the ground was not lucky after slipping and falling down.
This expression is used to describe someone who tries to cover up their own mistakes or lack of skill by blaming external factors or circumstances. It is similar to the English proverb, 'A bad workman blames his tools.'
పాడికి పంట తమ్ముడు
padiki panta tammudu
Crop is the younger brother of dairy farming
This proverb highlights the interdependence of agriculture and animal husbandry. It suggests that where there is dairy (cattle), a good harvest naturally follows, as they complement each other's success and provide a holistic livelihood for a farmer.
కొంప తగలడుతున్నది తమ్ముడూ అంటే చలికాచుకుందాం అన్నాట్ట
kompa tagaladutunnadi tammudu ante chalikachukundam annatta
When told 'The house is burning, brother!', he replied 'Let's warm ourselves by the fire then.'
This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely selfish, opportunistic, or indifferent to a disaster. It refers to someone who looks for a personal advantage or a silver lining even in a catastrophic situation that is causing great loss to others.
ఊరికే వస్తే, మావాడు ఇంకొకడు ఉన్నాడు అన్నట్లు.
urike vaste, mavadu inkokadu unnadu annatlu.
If it comes for free, he said he has another person of his own.
This proverb is used to describe human greed. It refers to a person who, upon finding something available for free, immediately tries to claim more for their family or associates, rather than being satisfied with what is given. It is used to mock people who exploit generosity or freebies.
మంచినీటినీ, కన్న తల్లినీ ఎంచడం నేరం.
manchinitini, kanna tallini enchadam neram.
It is a crime to criticize (or measure) drinking water and one's own mother.
This proverb emphasizes gratitude and reverence towards life's essentials. It suggests that one should never find fault with or be ungrateful for water (which sustains life) and one's mother (who gives life), as they are considered sacred and beyond judgment.
చక్కెర తిని చేదు అన్నట్లు.
chakkera tini chedu annatlu.
Like eating sugar and calling it bitter.
This proverb is used to describe a person who displays ingratitude or makes baseless complaints despite receiving something good or beneficial. It refers to someone who is habitually dissatisfied or dishonest about their experiences, often finding fault even in the most pleasant circumstances.
తుమ్ముకు తమ్ముడు లేడుగాని, ఆవిలింతకు అన్న ఉన్నాడు
tummuku tammudu ledugani, avilintaku anna unnadu
A sneeze has no younger brother, but a yawn has an elder brother.
This proverb describes the contagious nature of yawning compared to sneezing. While a sneeze is usually an isolated event for an individual, a yawn often triggers others nearby to yawn as well (the 'elder brother' following the lead). It is used to highlight how certain behaviors or habits are easily imitated or spread among people.
ఉడికిన మెతుకులు తిని, ఉబ్బరపోయినాడు అన్నట్లు
udikina metukulu tini, ubbarapoyinadu annatlu
Like someone who ate cooked rice and became arrogant.
This expression describes a person who becomes overly proud or arrogant after receiving basic necessities or minor successes. It refers to people who forget their humble origins and display unnecessary attitude or ego once their immediate needs are satisfied.
పెండ్లిని చూస్తూ ఒకడుంటే, పెండ్లాన్ని చూస్తూ ఒకడున్నాడు.
pendlini chustu okadunte, pendlanni chustu okadunnadu.
While one is looking at the wedding ceremony, another is looking at the bride.
This proverb highlights how different people have different priorities or intentions in the same situation. While one person may be focused on the event or the process (the wedding), another may be focused on personal gain or a specific attraction (the wife). It is used to describe situations where people's motives are not aligned despite being in the same environment.