눈 감으면 코 베어 갈 세상
nun gameumyeon ko beeo gal sesang · A world where they'd cut off your nose if you closed your eyes.
A tough world where you have to stay alert or get cheated.
When to useAfter hearing about a new scam or a rip-off.
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택배 문자로도 사기를 친대. 눈 감으면 코 베어 갈 세상이야.
They scam people with fake delivery texts now. Close your eyes and you'll lose your nose.