To understand the meaning, we need to break it down:
* Mukku: This refers to the nose.
* Sindhu: This means "ocean" or "sea."
Therefore, "mukku sindhu" literally translates to "nose ocean."
However, this phrase is not used literally. It is an idiom used in Telugu to refer to a person who is:
* Stubborn: Someone who refuses to budge or change their mind.
* Unwilling to listen to reason: Someone who won't consider another perspective.
Possible English equivalents:
* Stubborn as a mule
* Headstrong
* Set in their ways
* Obstinate
* Pig-headed (informal and slightly rude)
It's important to note that these English equivalents may not have the same cultural connotations as "mukku sindhu" in Telugu.