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This expression refers to something that is useless or serves no purpose. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk, this phrase is used to describe people, objects, or efforts that exist but provide no benefit or value.

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This proverb is used to describe the generational gap in experience and cunningness. It suggests that while a younger person (daughter-in-law) may think they are clever, the elder (mother-in-law) has far more experience, tricks, and wisdom in dealing with life's situations. It is often cited when an elder outsmarts a younger person or to advise caution to those who think they can easily deceive their superiors.

This proverb is used to describe things or situations that are useless, misplaced, or functionally redundant. Just as the nipple-like growths on the head of a palm tree or the neck of a goat serve no purpose for milking, some efforts or objects lack any practical utility.

The Hindus call the flower stalk ( spadix ) of the Palmyra a teat. Useless appendages.

This proverb is used to describe things that are useless or non-existent despite appearances. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk and the flowers of a fig tree are hidden/non-existent to the eye, certain efforts or people may appear to have potential but yield no practical result.

Used to describe someone who is screaming or crying uncontrollably and incessantly. It refers to the loud, agonizing bleating a goat makes when its ear is notched or cut, typically for identification purposes.

This expression refers to things that are useless or serve no practical purpose, despite being part of the structure. Just as the fleshy appendages on a goat's neck or the growths on top of a palm tree produce no milk, this phrase is used to describe redundant features, useless efforts, or people in positions of authority who have no actual power or utility.

This expression is used to describe something or someone that is completely useless or redundant. Just as the fleshy appendages on some goats' necks look like udders but produce no milk and serve no biological function, it refers to efforts, objects, or people that provide no benefit whatsoever.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is looking for something that they already possess or that is right with them. It is used to mock absent-mindedness or the act of searching far and wide for a solution that is close at hand.

This proverb refers to goats having useless, nipple-like skin appendages on their necks that produce no milk. It is used to describe a situation where someone puts effort into something that is fundamentally useless or expects a significant result from an unproductive source.

This proverb is used to describe someone who makes grand, boastful claims about what they could have achieved if only they didn't have a minor limitation. It mocks people who use their current circumstances as an excuse for their lack of success, suggesting they would have done something extraordinary otherwise.