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
Having nothing, nothing can he lose. Meaning 의미 This saying conveys the idea that if a person possesses very little or has nothing, they have little to lose. It reflects the notion that when one’s material or worldly possessions are few, there is less at stake and less risk involved. 이 속담은 가진 것이 거의 … Read more
Live by the sword, die by the sword. Meaning 의미 This proverb indicates that people who use force and violence can often be exposed to violence and danger as a result of their actions. 이 속담은 무력과 폭력을 사용하는 사람들은 종종 자신의 행동에 대한 결과로 폭력과 위험에 노출될 수 있다는 것을 나타내는 말입니다. … Origin … Read more
Never look a gift horse in the mouth. Meaning 의미 It means to be content with what you’ve received as a gift, not to criticize it. 선물로 받은 것에 대해 흠을 잡지 말고 만족할 줄 알라는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 Latin expressions such as “equi dentes inspicere donati” (to inspect the teeth of an offered … Read more
Keep not two tongues in one mouth. Meaning 의미 Two tongues means that two tongues are saying different things, meaning that one tongue is lying. The implication is not to lie. 혀가 두 개라는 의미는 두 개의 혀가 각기 다른 말을 하고 있다는 의미입니다. 즉 하나의 혀는 거짓말을 하고 있습니다. 거짓말을 하지 말라는 의미입니다. … … Read more
No ape but swears he has the handsomest children. Meaning 의미 This proverb expresses the tendency of all parents in general to consider their own children the most beautiful. 이 속담은 일반적으로 모든 부모가 자신의 자녀를 가장 아름답다고 생각하는 경향을 표현하고 있습니다. … Origin 유래 German Proverb 독일 속담 … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … … Read more
The devil finds work for idle hands. Meaning 의미 The saying comes from the belief that people who are bored with nothing to do are more likely to think and get into trouble, so in confined places like the military and camps, tasks are constantly created to keep them from thinking. 할 일이 없이 심심한 … Read more
The language of truth is simple. Meaning 의미 While not a common proverb, this statement is often used to emphasize the importance of honesty and simplicity in communication. It encourages straightforwardness and transparency in expressing the truth. 이 문구는 진실과 정직은 일반적으로 간단하고 복잡하지 않은 방식으로 표현된다는 생각을 전달합니다. 이는 사람들이 진실을 말할 때 불필요한 … Read more
We’ll never know the worth of water till the well go dry. Meaning 의미 This proverb conveys the idea that the true value or importance of something, in this case, water, is often not fully recognized until it is no longer available or in abundance. It underscores the importance of appreciating valuable resources and not … 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