వడ్డించేవాడు మనవాడైతే, కడపటి బంతిలో కూర్చున్నా ఒకటే

vaddinchevadu manavadaite, kadapati bantilo kurchunna okate

Translation

If the person serving the food is one of our own, it doesn't matter even if we sit in the very last row.

Meaning

This expression means that if you have an influential person or a close ally in a position of power, your interests will be protected regardless of your status or position in the queue. It is used to describe favoritism or the benefits of having strong connections.

Related Phrases

A goat's pellet is the same wherever it is.

This expression is used to describe something that is insignificant, useless, or of such low value that its location or presence makes no difference. It is often applied to people or objects that have no impact on a situation regardless of where they are placed.

Will a dog-like mind let you sit still?

This expression compares the human mind to a restless dog that is constantly moving, wandering, and seeking distractions. It is used to describe the nature of a person who lacks focus, mental peace, or the ability to stay still in one place or on one task.

If the person serving food is our person, it doesn't matter even if we sit in the last row.

This proverb highlights the influence of nepotism and favoritism. It suggests that if the person in power or the person distributing resources is your ally, you will get your share regardless of your position or timing. It is used to describe situations where having connections ensures one's interests are protected.

If the person who serves the food is your friend, your sitting at the end won't matter. A friend in court makes the process short.

This proverb highlights the power of nepotism or having influential connections. It implies that if the person in charge is on your side, your position or status doesn't matter; you will still receive the best benefits or treatment. It is commonly used in political or professional contexts regarding favoritism.

My useless husband being in the village or being in the army is one and the same.

This proverb describes a person who is so incompetent or lazy that their presence or absence makes no difference. It is used to mock someone whose contribution to a task or society is nil, regardless of the situation they are in.

Whether a blind eye is closed or open, it is all the same.

This expression is used to describe a person or a thing that is completely useless or ineffective. It suggests that the presence or absence of certain actions/tools doesn't matter when the core functionality is missing. It is often used to refer to someone who is indifferent to what is happening around them or an effort that yields no result regardless of the approach.

Even a dog will not bite you if you sit down.

This proverb suggests that when someone is angry or aggressive, adopting a humble or submissive posture can prevent a conflict. It is used to teach that humility and avoiding provocation can defuse dangerous situations or hostile behavior from others.

Whether an old cow's dung is still inside it or in the shed, it is all the same.

This proverb refers to someone or something that has become so old or useless that their actions, presence, or contributions no longer make any practical difference to the situation. It is used to describe a state of total insignificance or irrelevance.

It is the same whether it is in the udder or in the pot.

This expression refers to a state of complacency or lack of urgency regarding a resource that is already secured or 'at hand'. It is used to describe a situation where one feels there is no difference between a resource being in its source (like milk in an udder) or collected (like milk in a pot), implying that since it belongs to them, they can access it whenever they want, often leading to laziness or delayed action.

It's the same whether you sleep there or on the floor near the teacher!

This expression is used to describe a situation where one has no choice or where all available options lead to the same uncomfortable or mediocre outcome. It signifies that regardless of the path taken, the result remains equally unsatisfactory or unchanged.