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This proverb is used to describe a situation where the overhead, effort, or waste (represented by the long stalk) far exceeds the actual result, profit, or utility (represented by the small ear of grain). It signifies disproportionate effort or high maintenance for a very small return.

This proverb describes a situation where an accessory or a solution is disproportionately larger or more complex than the actual problem or the space it occupies. It is used to mock inefficiency, poor planning, or when something is overly cumbersome for its intended purpose.

This expression is used to describe someone who exaggerates their appearance or qualities, or to describe an awkward/disproportionate situation. It often refers to a person who makes a mountain out of a molehill, or someone who focuses excessively on minor embellishments while the core reality is different.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who takes a small step forward without proper planning, only to face a major setback or failure that pushes them much further back than where they started. It emphasizes the importance of foresight and cautious action to avoid unnecessary losses.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the effort put into progress is far outweighed by the resulting loss or setback. It critiques actions that are counterproductive or lack proper planning, leading to a net negative outcome. It is often used when someone tries to gain a little but ends up losing much more.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the secondary or decorative aspects of something far exceed the actual core or essential part. It is often used to criticize someone who over-exaggerates their features, spends excessively on trivialities, or when the cost/effort of maintenance outweighs the value of the object itself.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to exaggerate the qualities or potential of something they have lost or something that failed to materialize. It highlights the human tendency to glorify the 'what ifs' or lost opportunities, making them seem much greater than they actually were.

Thought more of when dead than when living. Far folks fare well, and fair children die.

This proverb is used to describe people who boast excessively or put on great displays of grandeur despite having very humble or meager means. It highlights the disparity between one's empty talk (bragging) and their actual reality or substance.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small problem has escalated significantly or where there is a massive discrepancy between what was expected and the actual result. It implies that a situation (often a negative one like a leak or a debt) has grown out of control or is much larger than it appears to be.

This proverb highlights how small negligence or a minor initial damage can lead to a much larger disaster. In agriculture, it specifically refers to how a small breach in a water channel (eru) can quickly result in the total destruction of the field (kayya) due to the force of the water. It is used to advise people to address problems while they are still small.