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This proverb is used to describe a situation where the person in power or the person who is currently dominant dictates the terms. It suggests that those who are bold, influential, or currently successful are the ones whose voices are heard and whose actions matter, regardless of fairness or logic.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task that is completely useless, unproductive, or yields no benefit despite significant effort. Just as husk has no nutritional value for a donkey, the action described is a waste of time and energy.

This expression is used to emphasize that things or people have inherent qualities that cannot be equated. It highlights that no matter how much one tries to compare two things of different nature or caliber, they will always remain distinct in their value or utility. It is often used to remind someone that a lesser person or object cannot replace a superior one.

This expression is often used to emphasize the importance of a core element or a central person. Just as a door latch is useless without the door or the frame it secures, a project, home, or situation is seen as pointless or non-functional without its most essential component or the person who makes it work.

This expression is used to describe someone who has done a lot of work or exerted significant effort, but for a result that is completely useless or worthless. It highlights the futility of an action where the quantity of effort does not match the quality of the outcome.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone puts in a massive amount of effort or travels a long distance only to return with something useless, non-existent, or disappointing. Since donkeys do not lay eggs, it highlights the futility and absurdity of a wasted journey or endeavor.

An absurd exploit. * Chi bestia va à Roma bestin retorna.

This proverb is used when a person who is idle or doing something useless interrupts and spoils the productive work of someone else. It highlights how a troublemaker can distract or ruin the focus of a person engaged in a helpful activity.

This expression is used to describe a situation of extreme chaos, disorder, or a messy state of affairs. It often refers to something that is disorganized, nonsensical, or a noisy disturbance where nothing constructive is happening.

This proverb means that simple or insignificant problems require simple solutions, or that a cheap/worthless remedy is sufficient for a lowly subject. It is often used to suggest that one shouldn't waste expensive resources or high-quality efforts on something that doesn't deserve it.

This proverb is used to describe a person who cannot change their inherent nature or lack of refinement, regardless of how much wealth, education, or luxury is bestowed upon them. It suggests that external appearances or decorations cannot hide one's true character or stupidity.