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Korean life dictionary

22 short guides to words and manners

Proverbs

팔은 안으로 굽는다

pareun aneuro gumneunda · An arm bends inward.

People naturally take the side of their own family and friends.

When to useA judge, coach or parent who clearly favors their own.

Think ofBlood is thicker than water.

Examples

  • 엄마가 또 동생 편 드네. 팔은 안으로 굽는다더니.

    Mom's siding with my little brother again. The arm bends inward.

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