Signification
A highly anticipated event or situation that ultimately proves disappointing.
Contexte culturel
In Korea, food is central to social gatherings. A 'feast' (잔치) represents the height of hospitality. Therefore, a feast with no food is the ultimate symbol of a failed social obligation. Japanese culture values 'omotenashi' (hospitality). The idea of a famous event failing to provide is seen as a major breach of etiquette, similar to the Korean sentiment. Western cultures often use the 'noise' metaphor. The focus is on the 'hype' rather than the 'feast'. Chinese culture places high value on 'face' (mianzi). A failed feast is a loss of face for the host, which is why the proverb is so powerful.
Use it in reviews
It's the perfect phrase for writing online reviews for movies or restaurants.
Don't be too harsh
Use it with a slightly humorous or cynical tone, not to be genuinely mean.
Signification
A highly anticipated event or situation that ultimately proves disappointing.
Use it in reviews
It's the perfect phrase for writing online reviews for movies or restaurants.
Don't be too harsh
Use it with a slightly humorous or cynical tone, not to be genuinely mean.
Teste-toi
Which situation is appropriate for using the proverb?
You went to a concert that everyone said was amazing, but it was actually very boring. What do you say?
This proverb is used to express disappointment when an event fails to meet high expectations.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
소문난 잔치에 _____ 것 없다.
The proverb specifically refers to 'things to eat' (먹을 것).
Match the situation to the correct proverb usage.
A restaurant has a 2-hour wait, but the food is bland.
The restaurant was hyped (famous) but the result (food) was disappointing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 그 신작 게임 어때? B: 광고만 거창했지, ________.
The speaker is expressing disappointment after high expectations.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYou went to a concert that everyone said was amazing, but it was actually very boring. What do you say?
This proverb is used to express disappointment when an event fails to meet high expectations.
소문난 잔치에 _____ 것 없다.
The proverb specifically refers to 'things to eat' (먹을 것).
A restaurant has a 2-hour wait, but the food is bland.
The restaurant was hyped (famous) but the result (food) was disappointing.
A: 그 신작 게임 어때? B: 광고만 거창했지, ________.
The speaker is expressing disappointment after high expectations.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsUsually no. It's for events, products, or situations. For a person, use '빛 좋은 개살구' or '겉만 번지르르하다'.
It can be, if used to someone's face about their own work. Use it to describe external things.
No, '없다' is essential to the proverb's meaning.
The concept is simple, but the vocabulary (잔치, 소문난) is A2/B1. It's taught early because it's so common.
Expressions liées
빛 좋은 개살구
similarLooks good, tastes bad.
용두사미
similarStarts big, ends small.
이름값 하다
contrastTo live up to one's reputation.
기대 이하
builds onBelow expectations.
