- The elephant does not kill the ant it steps on.

i like this one, though i'll readily admit that i'm not sure i understand it completely. i understand it *literally*, i think.... that it's kinda like trying to squoosh a spider with Nikes; they either get spared by one of the myriad grooves or they're just too darned small to flatten.

but what is the figurative meaning? can someone help me with an example?

TIA=)