This proverb refers to wasted effort. (이 속담은 헛수고를 표현합니다.) All cry and no wool. Meaning (의미) This refers to a situation where the outcome is small compared to the scale of the commotion or the effort expended—in other words, a fuss over nothing or a waste of effort. 소동의 크기나 노력에 대비하여 그 … Read more
A collection of proverbs containing English words starting with W. (W로 시작하는 영어 단어들이 포함된 속담들의 모임.) Wife Proverbs 부인, 아내 속담 … Will Proverbs 의지 속담 … Wind Proverbs 바람 속담 … Wine Proverbs 술, 포도주 속담 … Winner Proverbs 승자 속담 Winner takes all. 승자가 모든 것을 갖는다. … Wisdom Proverbs 지혜 속담 … Read more
This proverb shows that even small efforts can lead to success if they are consistent. (이 속담은 작은 노력도 꾸준하면 성공할 수 있음을 보여줍니다.) Little strokes fell great oaks. Meaning (의미) It means that even tasks that seem impossible can be achieved with consistent effort. 불가능해 보이는 작업도 꾸준한 노력이 더해진다면 성공할 수 있다는 … Read more
A word once spoken cannot be recalled.= A word spoken cannot be recalled. = A word spoken is past recalling. = A word once spoken is past recalling. (한번 내뱉은 말은 주워 담을 수 없다.) Better the feet slip than the tongue. Meaning (의미) If your foot slips, you can correct yourself after hurting yourself, … Read more
Good words cost nothing but are worth much. (좋은 말은 비용이 들지 않지만 그 가치는 매우 크다.)Good words are worth much, and cost little. (좋은 말은 비싼 가치가 있으며 거의 비용이 들지 않는다.)Kind words are worth much and they cost little. (친절한 말은 효과가 많으며 밑천이 안 든다.)Kind words cost nothing. (친절한 말은 비용이 들지 … Read more
This proverb speaks to the healing power of time. (이 속담은 시간의 치유 능력에 대한 내용입니다.) Time works wonders. Meaning (의미) This proverb signifies that as time passes, circumstances improve, many problems are resolved, wounds heal, and things that seemed impossible become possible. 이 속담은 시간이 흐르면서 상황이 개선되거나, 많은 문제들이 해결되고, 상처가 치유되며, 불가능해 … Read more
This proverb emphasizes the value of preparation. (이 속담은 준비의 가치를 알리는 내용입니다.) In order to try whether a vessel be leaky, we first prove it with water before we trust it with wine. Meaning (의미) Testing with something of lesser value before utilizing something of greater value is a way to minimize losses. 가치가 … Read more
This phrase is an idiomatic way of expressing the difficulty of a conversation. (이 문구는 대화의 어려움을 표현한 관용어구입니다.) Talk to the wall. Meaning (의미) Meaning that talking to someone is ineffective or useless. (누군가와 이야기하는 것이 효과가 없거나 쓸모가 없다는 것을 의미.) … Origin (유래) N/A (알 수 없음) … Similar Korean … Read more
This proverb is about the use of appropriate means. (이 속담은 적절한 수단의 사용에 대한 내용입니다.) To take a sledgehammer to crack a walnut. Meaning (의미) If you use a big hammer to crack the walnuts, you don’t leave any edible parts behind. It means don’t spend too much budget or energy on things that … Read more
This proverb highlights the importance of execution. (이 속담은 실행의 중요성을 강조한 내용입니다.) Prayers should be accompanied by good works. Meaning (의미) It’s not just about words or wishes, it’s about taking concrete action to make it happen to succeed. 성공하려면 말이나 마음속의 바람에 그치지 않고, 그 바람을 이루기 위한 구체적인 노력을 기울여야 된다는 의미. … Read more