Korean Dictionary

How to say “Look Before You Leap” in Korean

돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너라

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Usage & Context

This Korean proverb literally means test even a stone bridge before crossing it. It advises careful consideration before taking action.

Example Sentence

돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너라는 말처럼 신중하게 결정하세요.

As they say look before you leap, make decisions carefully.

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