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