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Tamil Idioms and Expressions

Common Tamil idiomatic expressions with their literal and figurative meanings, one idiom per card. Front: the Tamil word or phrase in Tamil script with romanization in parentheses. Back: English meaning.

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நாக்கு கிழிய (nakku kizhiya)
Betrayed or disgraced; to lose one's honor or reputation
கண்ணுக்குத் தெரியாதது (kannukkut therinnathu)
What the eye does not see; something hidden or out of sight
செவி நீட்ட (chevi neetta)
Lend an ear; to listen attentively
கை கழுவு (kai kazhvu)
Wash one's hands; to refuse responsibility or involvement
பொய் சொல்லலாம் (poi sollalam)
Parrot can speak; mere repetition without true understanding
வாய்க்கு வந்ததை சொல்லலாம் (vaykkup vanthathai sollalam)
Say whatever comes to the mouth; to speak without thinking
உள்ளம் உயர் (ullam uyar)
Heart rises; to be proud or arrogant
தலை சுற்றும் (thalai surrum)
Head spins; to be dizzy, confused, or overwhelmed
கால் குலுக்கு (kal kulukku)
Foot trembles; to be restless or anxious
நெஞ்சம் உடையாய் (nenjam udaiyay)
Have courage; to be brave or fearless
கல் மணிக்குத் தாபம் (kal manikkut thapam)
Stone has no regret; to be indifferent or unmoved
பொய்யன் பொய் சொல்லலாம் (poiyan poi sollalam)
A liar can lie easily; characteristic behavior of a dishonest person
உண்மையே வெற்றி (unmaiye vetri)
Truth is victory; honesty always prevails
வாய் பகரம் (vay pagaram)
Mouth rumor; gossip or spreading unverified information
கை விட (kai vida)
Leave hand; to abandon or neglect someone

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