If you have a minor problem, be careful not to solve it with excessive force, as it may worsen the situation.
Jos sinulla on pieni ongelma, ole varovainen ettet ratkaise sitä liian voimakkailla keinoilla, sillä se voi pahentaa tilannetta.
| Proverb | Don't take a sledgehammer to crack a nut. |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you have a small problem, be careful you don't solve it with very heavy methods. Doing so may make things worse. |
| Note | Similar is: Take not a musket to kill a butterfly. (A 'sledgehammer' is a large, heavy hammer.) |
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