Tebu setuntung masuk geraham gajah
from indonesia
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noun
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
Proverb meaning a very small or insignificant gift to someone already wealthy.
Etymology
Original Malay/Indonesian proverb, literally 'a piece of sugarcane entering elephant's molar', describing a very small and insignificant gift for someone who already has abundance.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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