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
A great dowry is a bed full of brambles. Meaning 의미 This means that being too greedy can actually work against you. Bringing a large dowry means that your in-laws are powerful, which means you’ll be held captive by them. 지나친 욕심은 도리어 화를 입을 수 있다는 의미입니다.결혼 지참금을 많이 가지고 왔다는 의미는 그만큼 처가집이 … Read more
Give a dog a bad name and hang him. Meaning 의미 It is said that people tend to think badly of others even with very little evidence. This is because people are psychologically more inclined to see evidence that supports their preconceived notions than evidence that refutes them.The implication of this proverb is that once … Read more