- Иглой дороги не меряют
- There is no point in doing something with him proper tools as it is mere waste of time Cf: You cannot chop wood with a penknife (cut blocks with a razor) (Br.). You can't fill pails with a spoon (Br.). You can't saw wood with a hammer (Am.)
Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. Академик.ру. 2013.