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Pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about fire, fire brigade

Pouring water from above the roof of a tall building.

Proverbs and old sayings Indochinese about water

It's raining, it's pouring:

It's raining, it's pouring;
The old man is snoring.
He went to bed and he
Bumped his head
And he couldn't get up in the morning.

Traditional Songs

The cooking pot on the fire leaks, when pouring water it is broken.

Proverbs and old sayings about fire, fire brigade, water

Spending it is like pouring water into sand.

Proverbs and old sayings Japanese about water

Giving gifts to the rich is like pouring water into the sea.

Proverbs and old sayings Russian about gifts, wealth, water