"A Swedish saying that simply means not to use ineffective or inproper methods to solve a problem. For example; a student uses a hammer to cut wood in half." -Brevqvist
A: Why doesn't it work?
B: Tänd inte lampor med tändstickor am I right? You are using the wrong tool dear.
B: Tänd inte lampor med tändstickor am I right? You are using the wrong tool dear.
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