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.
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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.
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.
విధవకు తల సుడులు వెతికినట్లు
vidhavaku tala sudulu vetikinatlu
Like searching for hair whorls on a widow's head.
This expression is used to describe a futile or malicious effort to find faults where they cannot exist, or performing a meaningless task. Historically, in certain traditions, widows had their heads shaved; thus, searching for 'sudu' (hair whorls) on a bald head is an impossible and unnecessary act intended only to bother or mock someone.
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.
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.
తాను పట్టిన కుందేలుకు మూడే కాళ్ళు.
tanu pattina kundeluku mude kallu.
For the hare he has caught there are only three legs. (Note the absurdity of the
Some people become dogmatic and argue that the most absurd is the most reasonable. We should be prepared to accept the weakness of our argument and be ready to learn from others.
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.
నల్లులకు వెరచి ఇల్లు విడిచినట్లు.
nallulaku verachi illu vidichinatlu.
Like leaving the house out of fear for bedbugs.
This proverb describes an extreme or foolish overreaction to a minor nuisance. It is used when someone gives up something very valuable or essential just to escape a small, manageable problem.
పగడం లేని ఇల్లు జగడం లేని ఇల్లు ఉండవు.
pagadam leni illu jagadam leni illu undavu.
A house without coral and a house without a quarrel do not exist.
This proverb highlights that conflict is an inevitable and natural part of family life. Just as it is impossible to find a household without any jewelry or valuables (symbolized by coral), it is equally impossible to find a home where there are no arguments or disagreements among family members. It is used to comfort people facing domestic disputes by reminding them that it is a universal experience.