తినమరిగిన కుక్క అలమరిగి చచ్చిందట
tinamarigina kukka alamarigi chachchindata
A dog used to being fed died due to starvation.
This proverb describes a person who becomes so dependent on easy gains or others' generosity that they lose the ability to work or fend for themselves. When the easy support stops, they suffer or perish because they haven't cultivated self-reliance. It is used to warn against the dangers of being pampered or overly dependent on handouts.
Related Phrases
తిన మరిగిన ప్రాణం అల్లాడి చచ్చిందట.
tina marigina pranam alladi chachchindata.
A life habituated to eating died out of restlessness.
This proverb describes a person who becomes so addicted to a certain luxury, comfort, or habit that they suffer immensely or perish when they can no longer access it. It is used to caution against developing excessive dependencies or greed.
తినమరిగిన కుక్క రేవు కాసిందట
tinamarigina kukka revu kasindata
A dog used to being fed waited at the riverbank.
This proverb is used to describe a person who, having once enjoyed a benefit or easy gain at a certain place or from a certain task, keeps returning there or waiting expectantly for it to happen again. It highlights the tendency of people (or animals) to become habitual or persistent when they anticipate a reward based on past experience.
తిన మరిగిన కోడి ఇల్లెక్కి కూసిందట
tina marigina kodi illekki kusindata
The chicken that got used to eating well ended up crowing from the rooftop.
This proverb is used to describe a person who becomes overly bold, arrogant, or demanding after being pampered or given too much freedom. It suggests that when someone is treated with excessive indulgence, they lose their sense of boundaries and start acting in a disrespectful or entitled manner.
తిన మరిగిన కోడి ఇళ్లెక్కి కూసిందట
tina marigina kodi illekki kusindata
A chicken that got used to being fed climbed onto the house and crowed.
This proverb describes a person who becomes overly bold, arrogant, or demanding after being treated with too much kindness or getting used to certain privileges. It is used to caution against spoiling someone to the point where they lose their sense of boundaries or respect.
తిరగ మరిగిన కాలూ, తిట్ట మరిగిన నోరూ ఊరకుండవు.
tiraga marigina kalu, titta marigina noru urakundavu.
The feet which are wont to wander, and the mouth which is accustomed to abuse, will never be quiet.
This proverb describes the power of habit. It suggests that once someone develops a habit—whether it's an physical urge to travel/roam or a behavioral tendency to use foul language—it becomes nearly impossible for them to stop or stay quiet. It is used to remark on people who cannot break their ingrained patterns of behavior.
తిన మరిగిన కోడి ఇల్లెక్కి కూసిందట
tina marigina kodi illekki kusindata
The hen that got used to eating (getting fed) ended up crowing from the rooftop.
This proverb describes a situation where someone who is pampered or given too much freedom eventually becomes arrogant, loses their boundaries, and starts behaving inappropriately. It is used to caution against over-indulging someone to the point where they lose respect for rules or hierarchy.
అరిగిన కంచు, మురిగిన చారు
arigina kanchu, murigina charu
Worn-out bronze and fermented (spoiled) rasam.
This expression is used to describe things that are either useless or highly unpleasant. 'Worn-out bronze' refers to an object that has lost its value or function through overuse, while 'fermented rasam' refers to something that was once good but has now turned foul or toxic. It is often used to criticize poor quality or the bad state of affairs.
తిరగ మరిగిన కాలు, తిన మరిగిన నోరు ఊరుకోవు
tiraga marigina kalu, tina marigina noru urukovu
The leg that has the habit of wandering and the mouth that has the habit of eating will not stay quiet.
This proverb refers to the power of habits and addictions. It suggests that once someone gets a taste of freedom (wandering) or indulgence (tasty food), they cannot easily stop or stay still. It is used to describe people who are habitually restless or those who cannot control their cravings.
గుట్టకు మొరిగినా కుక్క గుడ్లు వెళ్ళి చచ్చిందట
guttaku morigina kukka gudlu velli chachchindata
The dog barked at the hill until its eyeballs popped out and it died.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone exerts immense effort or anger against a person or entity that is far more powerful or indifferent. It signifies that futile opposition or barking at something unshakeable only results in self-destruction or exhaustion for the instigator, without affecting the target at all.
తినమరిగిన ప్రాణం అల్లాడి చచ్చింది
tinamarigina pranam alladi chachchindi
The body accustomed to sumptuous living was distressed for want of food. Applied to a man whose malpractices have been put a stop to, but who is eagerly seeking an opportunity of renewing them.
This expression describes a situation where someone who is used to a life of luxury, comfort, or indulgence suffers immensely when those comforts are taken away. It is used to highlight the struggle of overcoming a habit or a standard of living that one has become overly dependent upon.