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This expression is used to describe something that is consistently good, uniform, or enjoyable from beginning to end. Just as the sweetness of sugarcane is present throughout the stalk, it refers to situations or people whose quality or nature does not change over time or across different parts.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an accessory or a secondary element becomes larger, more expensive, or more burdensome than the main object itself. It highlights ironical imbalances, similar to the English expression 'the tail wagging the dog.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person encounters someone even more capable, clever, or dominant than themselves. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'to meet one's match' or 'diamond cuts diamond.' It highlights that there is always someone superior to any given individual.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a servant or subordinate is far more capable, hardworking, or influential than their master or employer. It highlights the irony of a small leader having a much more substantial assistant.

The servant is the master.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who makes excessive or unnecessary efforts to improve something that is fundamentally flawed or undeserving. It implies that a person's basic character or situation is so poor that outward adornments or expensive remedies are a waste of resources.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone meets their match or encounters someone even more capable, cunning, or stronger than themselves. It implies that for every expert, there is always someone better.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the maintenance, cost, or burden of an object exceeds the value or capacity of the person owning it. It highlights an imbalance where the accessory or responsibility is larger/heavier than the main subject.

This proverb refers to how a specific pest (shulangi) can ruin an entire sugarcane crop. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation where a single person or a small internal flaw can lead to the downfall or ruin of an entire family, group, or organization.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the accessories, subordinates, or rituals are more expensive, complex, or heavy than the main subject or the principal person itself. It highlights a disproportionate relationship where the overhead exceeds the core entity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the overhead, side issues, or secondary components of a task are greater or more significant than the main thing itself. It highlights ironical situations where the appendage exceeds the original in size or importance.