వంటరి ఇల్లు కుందేలు చొచ్చినట్లు
vantari illu kundelu chochchinatlu
Like a rabbit entering a lonely or deserted house
This expression is used to describe someone who occupies or takes over a place that is empty, unprotected, or lacks proper supervision. It suggests that a person is taking undue advantage of a situation where there is no one to question their authority or presence.
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కుక్క ఇల్లు జొచ్చి కుండలు వెదకదా?
kukka illu jochchi kundalu vedakada?
If a dog enters the house, will it not search for the pots?
This expression is used to describe a person who, given an opportunity or access to a place, will naturally look for ways to fulfill their greed or take advantage of the situation. It implies that certain behaviors are predictable based on one's character.
వంట ఇంటి కుందేలు ఎక్కడికి పోతుంది?
vanta inti kundelu ekkadiki potundi?
Where will the kitchen rabbit go?
This expression is used to describe someone who is dependent or has no choice but to return to a specific place or person. It refers to someone who lacks the independence or means to survive elsewhere, implying they will eventually come back to their 'base' regardless of their actions.
వేటకాని ఇల్లు వెదవక కుందేలు చొచ్చినట్లు
vetakani illu vedavaka kundelu chochchinatlu
Like a rabbit entering a hunter's house without him having to search for it.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a desired object or a solution to a problem comes to someone effortlessly, or when an enemy unknowingly walks right into a trap. It signifies an unexpected stroke of luck or a target presenting itself without any pursuit.
కుక్క సింహం కాదు, కుందేలు తోడేలు కాదు
kukka simham kadu, kundelu todelu kadu
A dog is not a lion, and a rabbit is not a wolf.
This proverb is used to emphasize that every living being or individual has their own inherent nature and limitations. One cannot change their fundamental character or identity to become something superior or more aggressive, just as a domestic dog cannot possess the majesty of a lion, nor can a timid rabbit become a predatory wolf.
లక్క జొచ్చిన నగ, నక్క జొచ్చిన ఇల్లు.
lakka jochchina naga, nakka jochchina illu.
A piece of jewelry filled with lacquer, a house entered by a fox.
This proverb describes things that have lost their value or have become ominous/ruined. Just as a gold ornament filled with cheap lacquer loses its purity and weight value, a house entered by a fox is traditionally considered an ill omen or a place destined for ruin in Telugu culture.
వంటఇంట కుందేలు కుంపటి దగ్గర కోడి
vantainta kundelu kumpati daggara kodi
A rabbit in the kitchen and a hen by the stove.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy, unproductive, or avoids work by spending all their time in comfortable, warm places like the kitchen. It refers to someone who is always found near food or warmth instead of being out and working.
కలిసివచ్చే కాలానికి కుందేలు వంట ఇంటికి వస్తుంది.
kalisivachche kalaniki kundelu vanta intiki vastundi.
When time is favorable, the rabbit itself comes to the kitchen.
This proverb is used to describe a stroke of extreme good luck or a period of time when everything goes your way without much effort. It suggests that when fortune favors you, even difficult-to-attain things (like a fast rabbit) will present themselves easily to you (entering the kitchen).
పులి మీసాలు కుందేలు మేసినట్లు
puli misalu kundelu mesinatlu
Like a rabbit grazing on a tiger's whiskers
This expression describes a situation where an extremely weak or timid person attempts to take advantage of or mock someone who is immensely powerful and dangerous. It is often used to highlight an act of foolish overconfidence or an impossible, paradoxical scenario that defies logic.
వంట ఇంటి కుందేలు
vanta inti kundelu
A rabbit in the kitchen
This expression describes someone who never leaves their home or is extremely timid and stays within a confined, safe environment. It is used to mock someone's lack of worldly exposure or their tendency to always stay indoors, much like a pet rabbit that stays around the kitchen for food.
కుందేలు కాలు నాకుకున్నట్లు
kundelu kalu nakukunnatlu
Like a rabbit licking its own leg
This expression is used to describe a person who is overly self-satisfied or takes immense pride in their own small achievements, often ignoring the bigger picture or failing to realize that their actions are self-serving and of little consequence to others.