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This expression is used to describe a situation where something is already flawed or mediocre, and it is made even worse by additional eccentricities or absurdities. It highlights double-layered nonsense or unnecessary complexity in an already poor piece of work.

This proverb suggests that experience matters most in healthcare (an old person's medical advice is reliable due to life experience), while intuition and 'purity' are valued in astrology (a child's prediction is often seen as unbiased or divinely inspired). It is used to highlight the specific domains where age or innocence are considered advantageous.

This expression is used to criticize people who lack taste or intelligence yet try to consume or critique high art or intellectual work. It implies that when something refined (like poetry) is treated as a common commodity, unqualified people (metaphorically called donkeys) will rush to ruin or disrespect it without understanding its true value.

This expression refers to treating different people or situations with a single, rigid standard without considering their specific differences or nuances. It highlights the error of a 'one size fits all' approach when individual circumstances should be taken into account.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one has no choice but to accept whatever is given or decided by an authority figure. It implies that regardless of the quality or quantity, one must be content with what is offered because they are not in a position to demand more or question the source.

This expression implies that one must accept whatever is given by a person in authority or a provider, without questioning the quality or quantity. It is used in situations where a person has no choice but to be satisfied with what is offered to them.

This proverb is used to criticize situations where people who are perceived as weak or unsuitable for leadership are given authority, suggesting that such leadership will be ineffective or lack real power. Historically, 'Tamballa' referred to a specific community of temple priests who were often seen as non-assertive, and this expression draws a parallel between their perceived nature and the leadership of women (reflecting traditional patriarchal views). It is used to mock a household or organization where the leadership is seen as weak or disorderly.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes a classic or well-known work and mixes it with their own unnecessary or nonsensical ideas. It highlights a blend of genuine quality and personal eccentricity, often used to critique someone who is distorting facts or stories with their own imagination.

This expression describes a situation where a person loses out on two different options or benefits by trying to straddle both or failing at a transition. It refers to someone who gives up their worldly life but fails to attain spiritual enlightenment, ending up with neither worldly comforts nor divine grace. It is used when someone's indecision or poor planning leads to a total loss of all possibilities.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an amateur or someone with superficial knowledge tries to show off their skills in front of true experts or highly learned individuals. It highlights the irrelevance or inferiority of one's limited talent when compared to the profound expertise surrounding them.