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This proverb is used to suggest that one does not need elaborate, expensive, or high-quality tools to perform a trivial or simple task. It emphasizes that a basic or ordinary method is sufficient for a low-level problem, and using something precious would be a waste of resources.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or task that has been completely ruined or made useless by being handled by too many incompetent or unreliable people. It implies that when something is passed between many hands without proper care, it loses its original value or purpose.

This expression is used to highlight the unnecessary use of excessive force or complex resources for a simple, trivial task. It suggests that one should use proportional effort and that using a 'sledgehammer to crack a nut' is foolish.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's plans or expectations are completely ruined or blocked at the very last moment, often resulting in great disappointment. It is similar to the English idiom 'to take the bread out of someone's mouth'.

This expression is used to signify that a powerful person or a difficult problem can only be tackled by someone or something of equal strength or caliber. It is similar to the English proverb 'Set a thief to catch a thief' or 'Diamond cuts diamond'.

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on a grand show of wealth or status to impress others while suffering in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities behind the scenes. It mocks the irony of prioritizing false prestige over survival.

This proverb is used to convey that one does not need sophisticated, expensive, or high-quality tools to perform a trivial or menial task. It suggests that the means should match the importance of the end, and using something precious for a common task is unnecessary.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely stingy or a situation where every tiny resource is exploited to the point of exhaustion. It suggests that someone is so greedy or frugal that they would even try to extract use from the remains of a broken tool or a withered limb. It characterizes excessive miserliness.

This phrase refers to a person who is assigned to watch over a specific corner or a border area. In a broader metaphorical sense, it is often used to describe someone who is protective of their territory or a person who holds a position of oversight in a specific niche or remote area.

This proverb describes a situation where someone wants to have their cake and eat it too. It is used when a person tries to hold onto two mutually exclusive options or wants all the benefits of a situation without making any sacrifices or choices.

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