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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is fickle, irresponsible, or lacks judgment is given control over something dangerous or sensitive. Just as a monkey doesn't know how to handle a snake safely—either hurting itself, the snake, or others by swinging it around—giving power or a delicate task to an incompetent person leads to unpredictable and harmful consequences.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely sluggish, inactive, or lying motionless. It is often applied to people who are lazy or those who are resting heavily after overeating, based on the folk belief that a snake becomes immobile after consuming soil.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely lethargic, motionless, or silent. It originates from the observation that a snake becomes slow and inactive after consuming a heavy meal (metaphorically referred to as soil), and it is often applied to people who are unresponsive or dull in a particular situation.

This proverb describes a situation where one makes a significant sacrifice or does something unpleasant (like eating pungent garlic) in hopes of a specific benefit, only to find that the effort was futile and the problem persists. It is used when a difficult remedy fails to yield the expected results.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely sluggish, motionless, or unresponsive. It refers to the belief that a snake becomes heavy and stays still in one place after consuming soil, and is often applied to people who are lazy or act oblivious to their surroundings.

This expression is used to describe someone who has become quiet, submissive, or suppressed, especially after being very aggressive or defiant previously. Just as a snake becomes still and contained when trapped in a charmer's basket, it refers to a person losing their sting or being forced into obedience.

This expression is used to mock someone who is physically large or grown-up but lacks basic common sense or simple skills. It highlights the irony of having a big stature while being incompetent in trivial matters.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something starts very small, modest, or harmless (like a tiny needle) but eventually grows into something large, intrusive, or problematic (like a thick bodkin/large needle). It is often used to refer to people who enter one's life humbly but end up becoming a major burden or dominating the space.

This expression is used to describe a person who is feeling trapped, suppressed, or constrained by their circumstances. It signifies a state of being confined in a small space or situation where one lacks freedom of movement or action, yet remains potentially dangerous or restless.

This expression is used to describe someone who is acting erratically, behaving in a confused or dizzy manner, or wandering around aimlessly without any sense of direction or purpose. It is often applied to people who are hyperactive or behaving strangely as if they are under an intoxication or high.