“Tamil: இஞ்சி தின்ற குரங்குபோல.” English Translation: Like a monkey that has eaten green ginger., — Tamil Related Mantras “Tamil: அணை கடந்த வெள்ளம் அழுதாலும் வருமா ?” “English Translation: Though one cry after it, will the flood that has burst its bund return?As a premonition, this proverb is used to inculcate caution, and as a remark on misfortune, it suggests the uselessness of regret.”, “Tamil: நண்டுக் குடுவையை நடுத்தெருவில் உடைத்ததுபோல.” English Translation: Like breaking in the middle of the street a pot containing crabs., “Tamil: உள்ளதைச் சொன்னால் எல்லாருக்கும் பகை.” “English Translation: When the truth is told, every one takes it ill.”,