ఊరికి అమాసే లేదు అన్నట్లు

uriki amase ledu annatlu

Translation

Like saying there is no New Moon for the village.

Meaning

Used to describe a situation where someone believes they are exempt from universal rules or inevitable events. It highlights the absurdity of thinking that a general truth or natural law (like the lunar cycle) would somehow skip a specific person or place.

Related Phrases

For a recluse, there is no relative like the spring season.

A 'Viragi' (one who has renounced worldly pleasures) finds no better companion or 'relative' than the beauty of spring (Amani). It suggests that while such a person avoids human attachments, they find deep spiritual connection and solace in the solitude and serenity of nature's peak beauty.

There is no end to the lies, and no worry for the lady.

This proverb is used to describe a person who continues to tell lies without any fear or remorse, or a situation where someone remains indifferent and unbothered despite a web of falsehoods being woven around them.

Like saying 'I haven't cooked or strained the rice, so where did the soot on my nose come from?'

This proverb is used to describe someone who tries to feign innocence or ignorance about an act they have committed, but their own physical evidence or behavior gives them away. It is similar to the English expression 'caught red-handed' or 'the guilty conscience needs no accuser.' It highlights the hypocrisy of denying something when the proof is plain to see.

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.

Like saying " Take the gun and shoot" when there is no powder and no ball.

This expression describes a situation where someone is asked to perform a task or achieve a result without being provided with the necessary tools, resources, or basic requirements. It highlights the absurdity of expecting an outcome when the fundamental means to achieve it are missing.

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.

If there is no word, there is no place.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of communication and social interaction. It suggests that if you do not speak or express yourself properly, you will not find a place for yourself in society or in a specific situation. It is often used to encourage people to speak up or to highlight that social status and inclusion are built through speech and reputation.

Like saying 'I was invited to Thimmanna's feast'

This expression is used to describe a person who behaves with excessive entitlement or self-importance at an event just because they were invited. It highlights the irony of someone acting like they are the guest of honor or the owner of the place when they are just one of many invitees.

If one says 'there is a tiger', another says 'its tail is ninety miles long'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone exaggerates a story or a rumor even further than the original speaker. It highlights how rumors spread and grow disproportionately as they pass from person to person.

He asked why Bhima is not in the Ramayana.

This expression is used to mock someone's profound ignorance or lack of basic understanding after they have been given a full explanation. It refers to a situation where a person listens to an entire discourse (like the Ramayana) but still asks a question that shows they haven't understood even the basic premise (that Bhima belongs to the Mahabharata, not the Ramayana).