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This proverb describes a situation where someone asks for helpful advice or a solution to a problem, but receives a suggestion that is destructive, fatal, or worsens the situation. It is used to criticize foolish or malicious advice that leads to one's own downfall.

This expression is used to describe how constant practice and perseverance lead to mastery in any field. It is similar to the English proverb 'Practice makes perfect.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where the consequences of an action are disproportionate, unexpected, or when someone exaggerates the impact of a minor event. It can also refer to a scenario where one person's mistake leads to an unexpected reaction or result in a completely different area.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily involves themselves in someone else's business or a random situation, only to end up facing negative consequences or trouble that they could have easily avoided.

This expression is used to describe someone who is highly skilled in manipulation, distortion of facts, or making absurd arguments to prove a false point. It refers to the ability to portray something as its complete opposite through clever but deceitful words.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action is taken against a minor or irrelevant target, but the result is claimed to have affected a much larger or more significant entity. It highlights a false sense of achievement or a logical fallacy where two unrelated events are linked to exaggerate one's prowess.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who tries to act wealthy or sophisticated (putting on airs) while living in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities. It highlights the irony of pretentiousness when one's actual situation is humble.

This proverb describes a situation where an endeavor or institution fails to achieve its primary purpose while the person in charge prospers. It is commonly used to criticize scenarios where a student's knowledge diminishes despite the teacher's growth in wealth, or more broadly, when a project fails but the manager benefits personally.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two individuals are trying to intimidate or outdo each other with empty threats or exaggerated displays of power. It highlights a competitive rivalry where one person's provocation is met with an even louder or more aggressive response, often implying that neither is actually taking action but merely making noise.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for helpful advice or a solution to a problem, but receives a suggestion that is destructive, harmful, or worsens the situation rather than solving it. It highlights the foolishness or malice of a bad advisor.