Telugu Proverb - Andite juttu andaka pothe kaalu

Telugu Proverb:

Andite juttu andaka pothe kaalu ( అందితే జుట్టు అందక పొతే కాళ్ళు )

English Translation:

If it's possible, grab the persons hair, if not, catch his feet.

Meaning:

A person will do whatever he wants to get his job done either by catching the others persons hair( forcibly him to get his job done) or catching his feet ( pleading him to get his job done). This is said to describe the opportunist who changes tactics, with the sole purpose of realising his/her wishes.

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