వేలంవెర్రి - గొర్రెదాటు

This proverb describes a situation where high-ranking officials take credit for significant or profitable tasks, while low-level workers are left to do the actual labor or the noisy, tedious work. It is used to highlight hierarchies and the division of credit versus effort.

Used to describe a situation where a large group of people mindlessly follow a trend or imitate others without thinking, similar to a 'herd mentality' or 'mass hysteria'.

This expression refers to the behavior of 'herd mentality' or 'blindly following' someone without thinking for oneself. Just as when one sheep jumps into a ditch or follows a path, the entire flock follows blindly, this phrase is used to describe people who mimic others' actions or decisions without evaluating the consequences or logic.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a task or responsibility is given to someone who is naturally inclined to exploit it for their own gain or harm. It highlights the foolishness of trusting a predator with its prey, or putting an untrustworthy person in a position of power over those they might harm.

Each person has his/her own types of odd behavior and thinks that that behavior quite normal. Honest criticism by well-meaning friends can help people in realizing the truth about themselves and take appropriate corrective measures.

This expression describes a situation where a dangerous or harmful person enters a group of vulnerable, innocent, or unsuspecting people. It is used to signify imminent danger, chaos, or a predator-prey dynamic where the victim has no defense.

* Doppo il radere non ci è più che tosare.

This expression refers to 'herd mentality' or 'blindly following others'. Like a flock of sheep where if one jumps into a pit, the rest follow without thinking, it describes people who mindlessly imitate others or follow a trend just because everyone else is doing it.

This expression refers to a situation where something powerful or dangerous is in the hands of someone who lacks the wisdom, judgment, or self-control to use it properly. It implies that the outcome is unpredictable and likely to cause harm to others or themselves, as there is no reasoning behind their actions.

A dangerous experiment. Put not a naked sword in a madman's hand.

This proverb suggests that people find satisfaction or happiness in their own peculiar habits, eccentricities, or obsessions, even if others find them foolish or irrational. It is used to express that what might seem like 'madness' to an observer is actually a source of personal pleasure for the individual.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is weak, foolish, or lacks the authority to protect their own interests or family. Because the husband is a fool, the neighbors or community members do not respect his boundaries and treat his wife with over-familiarity or lack of respect, taking undue liberties. It is used to highlight how a lack of personal strength or character leads to others taking advantage of one's household.