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This proverb is used to describe a situation where a very light task or a small addition is expected to cause a major problem, which is impossible. It is often used sarcastically when someone overreacts to a minor burden or implies that a small effort will lead to exhaustion or damage.

This proverb suggests that changing external conditions or superficial settings cannot solve an internal or deep-rooted problem. It is used when someone tries to fix a situation with a trivial or ineffective remedy instead of addressing the actual cause.

This proverb suggests that certain opportunities, privileges, or attention are temporary and only last as long as the main attraction or source of power remains. It is used to remind someone that their current influence or the celebrations around them will end once the central figure or cause departs.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a fundamental problem cannot be solved even with a full payment or major effort, so it is futile to expect it to be solved through minor adjustments or bargaining. It highlights that if the main path fails, trivial attempts will not succeed.

This proverb is used to convey that superficial appearances or mere imitation of a skill (like acting) cannot replace genuine expertise and practical experience required for real-life challenges. Just because someone looks like a hunter or mimics the walk of one, they cannot succeed in a real hunt without the actual survival skills.

This proverb is used to point out that when a main task or a large investment fails to yield a result, a small extra effort or a trivial addition (tip/bonus) won't fix it. It highlights the futility of seeking small gains when the primary objective has already failed or is fundamentally insufficient.

* Tegen stromi is kwaad swemmen,

This proverb highlights the importance of the red gram (pigeon pea) crop in agrarian life. It signifies that a single successful harvest of a staple crop can alleviate long-term hardship or financial distress. It is used to express that one significant success can solve many prevailing problems.

This proverb is used to emphasize that talking is easy and abundant like leaves on a tree, but real results and value come only from actions, which are like the fruit. It is often used to criticize people who talk a lot but do very little.

This proverb describes a situation where the effort or resources spent to recover something trivial far exceed the value of the object itself, often resulting in a bigger disaster. It is used to mock disproportionate reactions or inefficient problem-solving.

This proverb is used to describe an eccentric or foolish person who gets distracted or stuck on a simple, initial task, taking an excessive amount of time to accomplish something that should be quick. It mocks those who lack focus or common sense in practical situations.