A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you, if you will be served neately. Meaning 의미 This proverb says that when you relate to the people around you, you should have a mutually beneficial relationship and avoid one-sided relationships. 이 속담은 주변의 사람들과 관계를 맺을 때 상호 협력적인 관계를 맺어야 … Read more
A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire. Meaning 의미 This adage means that the right amount of involvement can help solve problems, but too much involvement can make it more serious. 이 속담은 적절한 관여는 문제의 해결에 도움을 줄 수 있지만, 지나치게 개입하는 것은 오히려 문제를 만들 수 있다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 … Read more
Look for the good, not the evil, in the conduct of members of the family. Meaning 의미 This proverb means that by looking for the good in your family members, trying to understand each other, and accepting differences, you can build good relationships in your family. 이 속담은 가족 구성원의 좋은 면을 찾고, 서로를 이해하려고 … Read more
If we had no faults, we would not take so much pleasure in nothing them in others. Meaning 의미 If we were perfect, we wouldn’t try to understand other people’s fault. This proverb means that by recognizing the fault in others, you can begin to recognize your own, and by comparing the two, you can … Read more
Fishing for the moon in the well. Meaning 의미 Catching the moon is as difficult as catching a star, and it doesn’t make sense to fish for a moon that isn’t even in the sky, much less a reflection in a well. The expression is a metaphor for trying to accomplish something that is impossible … Read more
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool. Meaning 의미 The sentence conveys the idea that while someone may appear well-dressed and put together, their true character or lack of intelligence can become evident through their words and actions. It says that outward appearances can be deceiving, but a person’s foolishness or … Read more
Success has many friends. Meaning 의미 Successful people get a lot of attention and support from the people around them. Naturally, more people want to be associated with them. 성공한 사람들은 주변 사람들에게서 많은 관심과 지지를 받게 됩니다. 당연히 그들과 연관되고 싶은 사람들이 늘어나게 됩니다. … Origin 유래 Greek Proverb 그리스 속담 … Korean Proverbs … Read more
He is a good friend who applauds me behind. Meaning 의미 Everyone wants to say nice things in front of the party. This proverb means that a true and reliable friend is one who compliments or supports you even when you’re not around. 누구나 당사자 앞에서는 좋은 말만 하려고 합니다. 이 속담은 진실하고 믿을 수 … Read more
No smoke without fire. Meaning 의미 The proverb “No smoke without fire” means that rumors, accusations, or suspicions usually have some truth or factual basis behind them. “불이 없으면 연기가 없다”는 속담은 소문, 비난 또는 의심이 일반적으로 그 배후에 진실 또는 사실적 근거가 있음을 의미합니다. … Origin 유래 The exact source is unknown, but similar … Read more
A cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle. Meaning 의미 The meaning of the sentence is that having sufficient resources and basic comforts in a humble place (represented by the cabin) is more desirable than living in a luxurious place (represented by the castle) but lacking the essentials, such as food … Read more