"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.
The hypothetical man (often a sinistercharacter who decided not to go to boot camp) that is doing your girlfriend/wife while you are on deployment overseas.
Ain't no use in goin home,
Jody's got your girl and gone.
Ain't no use in goin back,
Jody's got your Cadillac,
Ain't no use in feeling blue,
Jody's took your checkbook too.