This proverb is about humility. (이 속담은 겸손에 대한 내용입니다.) = No house without a mouse. (쥐 없는 집 없다.) = No barn without corn. (옥수수 없는 헛간 없다.) = No rose without a thorn. (가시 없는 장미 없다.) No house without a mouse, no barn without corn, no rose without a thorn. Meaning (의미) … Read more
This proverb is about importance of preparation (이 속담은 준비의 중요성에 대한 내용입니다.) = Shut the stable door after the horse has bolted. 말이 달아난 뒤에 마구간 문 닫기. Mend the barn after the horse is stolen. Meaning (의미) This proverb describes trying to prevent or fix a problem after the damage has already been … Read more
This proverb is about bringing danger to yourself. (이 속담은 스스로 위험을 초래하는 것에 대한 내용입니다.) The fly that bites the tortoise breaks its beak. Meaning (의미) A fly biting a turtle is like a self-inflicted wound: if you jump into something you know you can’t do, you’re likely to end up with nothing but … Read more
Forbear not sowing, because of birds. Meaning 의미 No matter the difficulties or losses that come in the way of doing something, if it is the right thing to do, we must persevere. 어떠한 일이나 행동을 할 때 방해되는 어려움이나 손해가 있더라도 그것이 옳은 길이라면 포기하지 않고 꾸준히 노력해야 한다. … Origin 유래 The first … Read more
In the morning be first up, and in the evening last to go to bed, for they that sleep catch no fish. Meaning 의미 When you try from the first to last, you can succeed. 맨 먼저 도전해서, 마지막까지 노력해야 성공할 수 있다. … Origin 유래 English Proverb / 영국 속담 … Similar Korean Proverbs … Read more
Truth is at the bottom of the decanter. Meaning 의미 By the time you’re done drinking and can see the bottom of the bottle, everyone is telling the truth. 술을 다 마셔서 술병 바닥이 보일 때 쯤이면, 그때는 누구나 진실을 말하게 된다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … Similar Korean Proverbs 유사 우리말 … Read more
One misfortune rides upon another’s back. Meaning 의미 This means that bad things always come in packs of two or more. 나쁜 일은 항상 둘 이상 몰려 다닌다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 … Usage 활용 It’s an advice you can use … Read more
Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners. Meaning 의미 It means that our will is the most important one in charge of our lives and health. 우리의 의지가 우리의 삶과 건강을 책임지는 주체임을 의미합니다. … Origin 유래 William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ 셰익스피어의 작품 ‘오셀로’ … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar … Read more
Love of bustle is not industry. Meaning 의미 This proverb suggests that outward hustle and bustle is not necessarily a sign of diligence. 겉으로 보기에 정신없이 분주하게 움직인다고 하여 그것이 반드시 근면함을 의하는 것은 아님을 말하고 있습니다. … Origin 유래 Quotes by Seneca the Younger (c. 4-65), politician, thinker and writer during the Roman Empire. … Read more
Break a butterfly on the wheel. Meaning 의미 It’s an overwhelming amount of effort to accomplish a small goal. 작은 목적을 달성하기 위해 지나치게 엄청난 노력을 기울인다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 The proverb is said to come from the phrase “Who breaks a butterfly upon a wheel?”, a quote from Alexander Pope’s “Epistle to Dr. … Read more