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22 short guides to words and manners

Proverbs

돌다리도 두들겨 보고 건너라

doldarido dudeulgyeo bogo geonneora · Tap even a stone bridge before you cross it.

Double-check even things that seem completely safe.

When to useBefore signing, sending or paying — when someone is sure it's fine.

Think ofBetter safe than sorry.

Examples

  • 계좌번호 한 번 더 확인해. 돌다리도 두들겨 보고 건너랬어.

    Check the account number once more. Tap the stone bridge first.

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