ఉడికించని అన్నం, వడుకని బట్ట

udikinchani annam, vadukani batta

Translation

Uncooked rice and unspun cloth

Meaning

This expression describes things that are in a raw, incomplete, or unusable state. It is used to refer to items or situations that have not yet undergone the necessary process to be functional or beneficial, much like how rice must be boiled to be eaten and cotton must be spun to become clothing.

Related Phrases

Curd rice for the deceiver, gruel for the loyal one.

This proverb highlights a social injustice or irony where dishonest or manipulative people enjoy luxuries while honest, loyal, and hardworking individuals struggle for basic necessities. It is used to describe situations where merit and loyalty are overlooked in favor of flattery or deceit.

He cannot even make his mother-in-law say 'Ashu', but he is the son of Brahma when it comes to jumping/attacking.

This expression is used to describe a person who is incapable of performing simple, basic tasks or handling minor social interactions, yet boasts or acts as if they are a hero when it comes to aggressive or impossible feats. It highlights the irony of someone being weak in reality but pretending to be extremely powerful or capable in grand scenarios.

If you have no common food, [give me] the best; if you have no common cloth, [give me] a silk one.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who, when they lack basic necessities, demands or expects high-end luxuries instead of seeking practical alternatives. It highlights the irony of having extravagant tastes or unrealistic expectations while being in a state of poverty or deprivation.

Said by an impertinent beggar when refused assistance by a stingy person.

One's wife is another's mother.

This proverb emphasizes respect and moral conduct towards women. It suggests that every woman should be treated with the same respect one gives to their own mother, highlighting that a woman who is a wife to someone is essentially a mother figure to others in society.

Curd rice for the deceiver, stale rice for the faithful one.

This expression highlights social irony and injustice where cunning or deceitful people often enjoy luxuries and rewards (curd rice), while loyal and honest people are neglected or given the bare minimum (stale rice). It is used to describe situations where merit and loyalty are undervalued compared to flattery or manipulation.

Food for a full stomach, oil for a bald head.

This proverb describes things that are redundant, unnecessary, or wasted. Just as offering food to someone who is already full or applying hair oil to a bald head is pointless, it refers to providing help or resources to those who do not need them.

Like mother, like child; like seed, like crop.

This proverb emphasizes the influence of origins and upbringing. Just as the quality of a harvest depends on the quality of the seed sown, a child's character and traits are often a reflection of their parents or their environment. It is used to describe how inherent qualities or early influences determine the final outcome.

Curd rice for the flatterer, stale rice for the loyal one.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an undeserving person who uses flattery or deceit receives high rewards and luxuries, while a loyal, hardworking, and honest person is neglected or given the bare minimum. It highlights the unfairness in how some leaders or masters treat their subordinates.

Uncooked food, clothes for serving.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy or parasitic. It refers to someone who wants to eat without the effort of cooking and expects to be dressed up just to be served, essentially wanting all the benefits of life without doing any of the work.

Like devouring the one who does not protect.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is expected to provide help or protection instead causes harm or destruction. It refers to a betrayal of trust or a scenario where a person's lack of support leads to an even more predatory or damaging outcome.