Korean Dictionary
How to say “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” in Korean
긁어 부스럼 만들지 마라
Geulgeo Buseulom Mandeulji Mara
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Usage & Context
Geulgeo buseolom mandeulji mara literally means do not scratch to make a sore. This Korean proverb advises against unnecessarily stirring up trouble or revisiting issues.
Example Sentence
긁어 부스럼 만들지 말고 그냥 내버려 둬요.
Let sleeping dogs lie and just leave it alone.
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