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22 short guides to words and manners

Proverbs

손뼉도 마주쳐야 소리가 난다

sonppyeokdo majuchyeoya soriga nanda · A clap only makes a sound when two hands meet.

It takes both sides — to fight, to work together, or to fall in love.

When to useWhen someone blames only the other person for a quarrel.

Think ofIt takes two to tango.

Examples

  • 걔만 잘못했다고? 손뼉도 마주쳐야 소리가 나.

    Only their fault? It takes two hands to clap.

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