వాడికి నలభై తగిలింది.
vadiki nalabhai tagilindi.
Forty has hit him.
This expression is used to indicate that a man has reached the age of 40. It often carries a connotation that the person is getting older, reaching a mid-life milestone, or perhaps losing some of their youthful energy/hair.
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కలలో జరిగింది ఇలలో జరుగదు
kalalo jarigindi ilalo jarugadu
What happened in a dream will not happen on earth (reality).
This expression is used to remind someone that dreams, fantasies, or unrealistic expectations do not translate to real-life outcomes. It serves as a grounded piece of advice to distinguish between imagination and the practical world.
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.
కథ అడ్డంగా తిరిగింది
katha addanga tirigindi
The story took a horizontal turn
This expression is used when a situation takes an unexpected or dramatic turn for the worse. It describes a scenario where things did not go according to plan and instead became complicated or problematic.
అయినకాడికి జమాబంది
ayinakadiki jamabandi
Settlement of accounts as far as it has gone
This expression is used to describe a situation where one decides to settle matters or conclude an affair based on the current progress, regardless of whether it is complete or perfect. It implies making the best of what has been achieved so far and moving on, often used in contexts of financial settlements or winding up a task.
కూటికి జరిగితే కోటికి జరిగినట్లు
kutiki jarigite kotiki jariginatlu
If there is enough for food, it is as if there is a crore (ten million).
This proverb emphasizes the importance of basic sustenance and contentment. It suggests that if a person has enough resources to afford a meal or basic livelihood, they should feel as satisfied and secure as a person who possesses immense wealth. It is often used to counsel someone to be grateful for their basic needs being met.
ఎవడి జందెం వాడికి ముప్పు
evadi jandem vadiki muppu
One's own sacred thread is a danger to oneself.
This proverb describes a situation where a person's own characteristic, possession, or identity becomes the cause of their downfall or trouble. It is used when someone is trapped or harmed by their own tools or status.
చాపమీద జరిగింది సరసం, పక్కమీద జరిగింది ప్రణయం.
chapamida jarigindi sarasam, pakkamida jarigindi pranayam.
What happened on the mat was flirting; what happened on the bed was romance.
This expression is used to distinguish between levels of intimacy or formality based on the setting. It suggests that casual settings lead to lighthearted or superficial interactions, whereas more established or formal settings represent deeper commitment or serious relationships. It is often used to comment on the evolution of a relationship or the appropriateness of behavior in different environments.
తోకకు తొంబై, నాకు నలభై అన్నట్లు
tokaku tombai, naku nalabhai annatlu
Ninety for the tail and forty for me.
This expression is used to describe a situation where the secondary or unimportant part of something is prioritized over the primary or essential part. It highlights poor resource allocation, misplaced priorities, or a ridiculous imbalance where the accessory gets more attention or value than the main entity.
బిడ్డ చచ్చినా బారసాల బాగా జరిగింది
bidda chachchina barasala baga jarigindi
Even though the child died, the naming ceremony went well.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where the primary purpose or the main goal of an event is lost or failed, but the superficial or secondary formalities were celebrated successfully. It highlights the irony of focusing on the process or celebration while ignoring a catastrophic outcome.
కలలో జరిగింది ఇలలో జరగదు
kalalo jarigindi ilalo jaragadu
What happened in a dream will not happen on the earth
This expression is used to remind someone that dreams or fantasies are often disconnected from reality. It suggests that one should not expect their idealistic visions or imaginary scenarios to manifest exactly as they are in real life, emphasizing the need for practical thinking.