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This proverb is used to criticize someone who considers taking extreme or self-destructive risks just because there is a potential reward at the end. It highlights that even if an outcome is desirable (like salvation), one should not invite unnecessary suffering or perform foolish acts to achieve it prematurely.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or task that has been completely ruined or made useless by being handled by too many incompetent or unreliable people. It implies that when something is passed between many hands without proper care, it loses its original value or purpose.

This expression is used to convey that the true outcome or success of a project can only be determined after it is fully completed, rather than by making early assumptions or predictions.

A slight acquaintance suffices to tell what a man is made of.

This expression emphasizes that when a task is performed with patience, care, and kindness (without force or causing distress), it yields the best results naturally. It is used to suggest that gentle persuasion or a steady, painless approach often achieves goals more effectively than aggressive or forceful methods.

This proverb is used to mock a person's misplaced anger or foolish actions. It highlights a scenario where a person tries to cause harm but chooses a permanent loss (hair, which takes long to grow) over a temporary injury, or reflects on a wife's sarcastic challenge to her husband's empty threats or ineffective punishments.

This expression is used to signify that a powerful person or a difficult problem can only be tackled by someone or something of equal strength or caliber. It is similar to the English proverb 'Set a thief to catch a thief' or 'Diamond cuts diamond'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one tries to give advice or instructions to an extremely stubborn, thick-headed, or unresponsive person. It implies that any effort to change their mind or educate them is a complete waste of time, as they are as lifeless and unyielding as a piece of wood.

This expression is used to imply that the true outcome or success of an endeavor can only be accurately judged once the work is completed. Just as a farmer knows the actual yield only after harvesting the field, one should wait for final results before making claims or evaluations.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone claims to have lost everything or is willing to give away everything, but sarcastically points out that even the smallest, most insignificant item (like a wooden peg on the wall) is being accounted for. It is often used to mock someone's pretend generosity or to highlight extreme poverty/loss where literally nothing remains.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to improve or create something noble results in a complete failure or a ridiculous mess. It highlights unintended negative consequences of unskilled or over-ambitious work.