This proverb is about the importance of preparation. (이 속담은 준비의 중요성에 대한 내용입니다.) It is best to prepare for a rainy day. Meaning (의미) This proverb means that those who know what lies ahead and prepare for it can cope far better than those who do not. 앞으로 어떤 일이 생길지 알고 준비하는 사람은 … Read more
This proverb is about smart decision. (이 속담은 지혜로운 판단에 대한 내용입니다.) He that fights and runs away may live to fight another day. Meaning (의미) This proverb means that sometimes it is better to leave a difficult situation, and that this can be an acceptable decision for the future. 이 속담은 때로는 어려운 상황을 … Read more
This proverb is about timing. (이 속담은 타이밍에 대한 속담입니다.) The morning sun never lasts a day. Meaning (의미) In any case, positive situations don’t last forever. 어떠한 경우이든 긍정적인 상황은 영원하지 않다. … Origin (유래) The first occurrence is difficult to determine. However, this proverb appears in the posthumously published collection of proverbs, ‘Outlandish … 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
원문: Death keepes no Calender. Meaning 의미 This means that the timing of death is unpredictable and irregular. 죽음의 시기는 예측할 수 없고 불규칙하게 발생한다는 뜻입니다. … Origin 유래 The first occurrence is difficult to determine. However, this proverb appears in the posthumously published collection of proverbs, ‘Outlandish Proverbs‘, by English poet, clergyman, and author … Read more
He who dances must pay the piper. 의미 It means taking responsibility for your own actions by yourself. 자신이 한 행동에 자신이 책임을 져야 한다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 … Usage 활용 You can use this as a warning to be … Read more
All are not merry that dance lightly. Meaning 의미 Not everyone who looks like they’re having fun is actually having fun, so don’t judge by appearances. 즐거워 보이는 사람이 모두 실제로 즐거운 것은 아니다. 겉만 보고 판단하지 마라. … Origin 유래 The first occurrence is difficult to determine. However, this proverb appears in the posthumously … Read more
A penny in time is as good as a dollar. Meaning 의미 This proverb goes that even a small amount of money can be as effective as a large amount of money if you spend it right and at the right time. 비록 액수가 적은 돈이라도 때 만 맞춰서 제대로 쓰면 큰 돈만큼 효과를 볼 … Read more
Firelight will not let you read fine stories but it’s warm and you won’t see the dust on the floor. Meaning 의미 The proverb says that the light from the hearth may not be bright enough to read a book by, but that the weak light ㅇdoesn’t allow you to see the dust on the … Read more
Hee puls with a long rope, that waights for anothers death. (Original 원문) Meaning 의미 The idea is that if you decide to help someone, you should give them a short rope that they can pull quickly, not a long rope that takes a long time to help them. It’s a proverbial saying about choosing … Read more