Exaggeration is to paint a snake and add legs

Similar sayings:

Add legs to the snake after you have finished drawing it Add legs to the snake after you have finished drawing it
Do not add legs to the snake after you have finished drawing it Do not add legs to the snake after you have finished drawing it
He painted a tiger, but it turned out a dog He painted a tiger, but it turned out a dog
You can’t fill your belly painting pictures of bread You can’t fill your belly painting pictures of bread
If his legs fail him, he fights on his knees If his legs fail him, he fights on his knees

Chinese sayings and proverbs