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This proverb is used to point out that one should be given what is appropriate for their role or situation rather than unnecessary luxuries. A hard-working ox needs fodder and strength, not delicacies. It is often applied to people who demand sophisticated or fancy things that do not suit their current needs or capacity.

This proverb describes an overkill or an unnecessary protective measure where the effort or cost of protection far exceeds the value of the object being protected. Just as an expensive iron strap is overkill for a soft, cheap cucumber, it refers to situations where someone uses excessive resources for a trivial matter.

This proverb describes a wasted life or a failed relationship where time is squandered on mutual dislikes, disagreements, and hesitation. It is used to mock people who spend their entire lives complaining or avoiding responsibilities until it is too late.

This expression is used to describe hypocritical behavior where a person engages in a major vice or immoral act while being overly concerned about minor rules, rituals, or outward appearances of sanctity. It highlights the irony of someone lacking core character but demanding superficial respect or purity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already indifferent or has renounced something cannot be threatened by the loss of it. If a person is unwilling to eat, the threat of starvation or a lack of food has no impact on them. It highlights that you cannot punish or coerce someone who doesn't value what you are trying to take away.

This expression means that sometimes you must use the same methods or types of people associated with a problem to solve it. It is equivalent to the English proverbs 'set a thief to catch a thief' or 'fight fire with fire,' implying that specialized knowledge or similar tactics are required to overcome a specific challenge.

This proverb is used to point out when someone is overcomplicating a simple task or seeking unnecessary, elaborate tools for a minor job. It suggests that common sense or minimal effort is sufficient for small problems.

This expression is used to criticize someone who enjoys a benefit or a resource but behaves irresponsibly by leaving behind a mess or problems for others to clean up. It is often directed at people who show a lack of basic civic sense or accountability after fulfilling their own needs.

This expression describes a situation where a person's greed or appetite exceeds their physical capacity. It is commonly used when someone serves themselves a large amount of food because it looks delicious, only to realize they are too full to finish it.

This expression is used to describe something that is extremely difficult to achieve, understand, or manage. Just as iron chickpeas are impossible to chew compared to soft boiled black gram, it refers to a task that is 'a hard nut to crack' or a person who is very tough to deal with.