you can't teach an old dog new trick - English
Inthil valaiyathathu iempathil valaiyathu - Tamil
If the mother-in-law breaks it, it is a mud pot. If the daughter-in-law
breaks it, it is a golden pot. - English
mamiyar udaithal maen kodam, marumagal udaithal poon kodam. - tamil
you can't teach an old dog new trick - English
Inthil valaiyathathu iempathil valaiyathu - Tamil
If the mother-in-law breaks it, it is a mud pot. If the daughter-in-law
breaks it, it is a golden pot. - English
mamiyar udaithal maen kodam, marumagal udaithal poon kodam. - tamil
I know the second one....my 'Paati' used to tell it often :P
you can't teach an old dog new trick - English
Inthil valaiyathathu iempathil valaiyathu - Tamil
If the mother-in-law breaks it, it is a mud pot. If the daughter-in-law
breaks it, it is a golden pot. - English
mamiyar udaithal maen kodam, marumagal udaithal poon kodam. - tamil
I know the second one....my 'Paati' used to tell it often :P
Mostly senior persons only use that proverbs.. :laugh: :laugh:
"Thala irikkumbol vaal aadaruthu"
When there is head, no need for tail to nod :P
When there are seniors, we should keep quiet :evil:
Similar one
Ponnurukkunnidathu poochakkenthu kaaryam
Where gold is made, cat has what business there?
i.e. We need not interfere in other people's matters
mundu vachina cheyvulu kanna, veynakotchina kommu vadi - telugu
there is no english proverb here.
just explain you with an example. If you have friend and you met another new friend. then if you give preference to your new friend than the old friend. that is the meaning of this proverb
mundu vachina cheyvulu kanna, veynakotchina kommu vadi - telugu
there is no english proverb here.
just explain you with an example. If you have friend and you met another new friend. then if you give preference to your new friend than the old friend. that is the meaning of this proverb
We do have a similar one...but can't remember it now. Will quote later
