వట్టి గొడ్డుకు అరుపులు మెండు, వరపుటేటికి మెరుపులు మెండు.
vatti godduku arupulu mendu, varaputetiki merupulu mendu.
The barren cow bellows much, and in the year of drought there is much thunder. Much smoke and little roast. (Italian.) All talk and no go.
This proverb describes people who possess little knowledge or substance but make the most noise or display. Just as a cow that doesn't give milk moos loudly, and a riverbed during a drought may produce lightning or illusions of water without providing actual relief, empty or incompetent people often brag or shout the loudest to hide their lack of worth.
Related Phrases
కట్టిన ఇంటికి కణుకులు మెండు
kattina intiki kanukulu mendu
A house already built has many critics.
This proverb is used to describe how people find numerous faults or suggest unnecessary improvements only after a task is completed. It is similar to the English expression 'Hindsight is 20/20' or 'Everyone is a master after the event.'
పాలు పిండని గొడ్డు బల్టీల కదుపులు మెండు
palu pindani goddu baltila kadupulu mendu
The cow that yields no milk creates the most clatter with the buckets.
This proverb is used to describe people who possess no actual skill, talent, or substance but make a lot of noise or show off to grab attention. It is similar to the English proverb 'Empty vessels make the most noise.' It highlights that those who contribute the least often boast the most.
చేయలేని వారికి మాటలు మెండు, చెల్లని రూపాయికి గీతలు మెండు
cheyaleni variki matalu mendu, chellani rupayiki gitalu mendu
Those who cannot do the work talk a lot; a counterfeit coin has many scratches.
This proverb describes people who compensate for their lack of ability or skill with excessive talk and excuses. Just as a fake or invalid coin often has many marks or scratches to hide its flaws or draw attention away from its worthlessness, an incompetent person uses words to hide their inability to perform a task.
ఉత్తదొడ్డుకు అరపులు మెండు
uttadodduku arapulu mendu
An empty cowshed has too many shouts.
This proverb is used to describe people who lack substance, knowledge, or wealth but make a lot of noise or boast excessively. It is similar to the English proverb 'Empty vessels make the most noise.'
వట్టి పూతకు మెరుపులు మెండు, వట్టి గొడ్డుకు అరుపులు మెండు
vatti putaku merupulu mendu, vatti godduku arupulu mendu
Empty clouds flash more lightning; a barren cow bellows more.
This proverb is used to describe people who lack substance or capability but make a lot of noise or boast excessively. Similar to the English idiom 'Empty vessels make the most noise', it suggests that those who talk the most or show off frequently are often the ones who achieve or contribute the least.
ఒట్టి గొడ్డుకు అరుపులెక్కువ
otti godduku arupulekkuva
A barren cow moows the most.
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise.' It is used to describe people who lack substance, talent, or knowledge but boast excessively or talk loudly to gain attention.
తేనె నమ్మకు తీపులు మెండు.
tene nammaku tipulu mendu.
Do not trust honey; it has too much sweetness.
This proverb warns against being easily deceived by excessively sweet words or flattering behavior. It suggests that someone who is overly nice or charming may have hidden motives or may be hiding a bitter truth behind their 'sweet' exterior.
వండలేని అమ్మకు నెప్పులు మెండు, తేలేని అయ్యకు తిండి మెండు
vandaleni ammaku neppulu mendu, teleni ayyaku tindi mendu
The lady who cannot cook seeks for much praise; the gentleman who cannot earn his livelihood is a great eater. He earns a farthing and has a penn'orth of thirst. (Dutch.)
This proverb is used to mock people who make excuses to avoid their responsibilities. It describes a situation where an incapable or lazy person blames physical ailments for not working, while someone who doesn't contribute resources still demands the most benefits. It highlights hypocrisy and laziness within a household or team.
చేతకానిమ్మకు చేష్టలు మెండు, చెల్లని రూకకు గీతలు మెండు.
chetakanimmaku cheshtalu mendu, chellani rukaku gitalu mendu.
An incapable woman has many antics, an invalid coin has many scratches.
This proverb is used to describe people who lack actual skills or competence but try to overcompensate with excessive behavior, excuses, or drama. Just as a counterfeit or damaged coin often has more visible marks or decorations to hide its lack of value, a person who cannot perform a task often puts on a show of being busy or makes a lot of fuss to distract from their inadequacy.
చేయలేనమ్మకు చేష్టలు మెండు, వండలేనమ్మకు వగపులు మెండు.
cheyalenammaku cheshtalu mendu, vandalenammaku vagapulu mendu.
A woman who cannot work has many antics; a woman who cannot cook has many grievances.
This proverb describes people who make excuses or create drama to avoid their responsibilities. It is used to mock those who lack skill or willingness to work but pretend to be busy or complain about external factors to hide their incompetence.