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This expression means that only someone of great stature, talent, or experience can truly understand the extent of another person's greatness or depth. It is used to suggest that common people cannot judge or comprehend the limits of extraordinary individuals or vast matters.

This proverb is used to describe someone who attempts to fix a minor problem but ends up making it much worse through foolishness or lack of common sense. It refers to a situation where a 'remedy' is more damaging than the original flaw.

This proverb describes a person who wants two things that are mutually exclusive or incompatible. In the context of the saying, drinking porridge (ambali) would inevitably soil one's mustache; therefore, one cannot keep the mustache clean while enjoying the drink. It is used to mock someone who is indecisive or greedy, wanting to enjoy a benefit without accepting the necessary sacrifice or consequence.

This expression is used to describe someone who has very little experience, status, or resources but makes grand, exaggerated, or impossible claims. It highlights the vast gap between a person's actual capability and their boastful words.

This proverb refers to a person who wants two contradictory things at the same time. In ancient culture, eating a full meal (especially liquid-based traditional food) might soil a well-groomed mustache. It is used to describe a situation where someone wants to enjoy a benefit but is unwilling to compromise on their pride or vanity, or simply wants 'the best of both worlds' when they are mutually exclusive.

This expression is used to highlight that a task requires focus, precision, and the right approach rather than unnecessary movements or over-complicating the process. It emphasizes that unless the alignment is correct, effort alone won't yield results.

This expression describes a situation where one has massive desires, ambitions, or needs, but lacks the capacity, resources, or means to fulfill them. It is often used to refer to someone who has a huge appetite for something but lacks the ability to consume or achieve it.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one has massive desires, ambitions, or needs, but lacks the capacity, resources, or means to fulfill them. It highlights the vast gap between one's appetite and their ability to consume or achieve.

This proverb describes a hypocritical situation where someone with massive flaws (represented by the many holes in a sieve) criticizes another person for a single, tiny flaw (represented by the small eye of a needle). It is used when someone lacks the self-awareness to see their own great shortcomings before pointing out the minor mistakes of others.

This proverb describes a situation where one's desires or ambitions are vast and limitless, but their capacity, resources, or means to fulfill them are extremely limited. It is often used to refer to someone who has big dreams but lacks the capability or opportunity to achieve them.

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