Meaning
To cause trouble or worsen a situation by meddling unnecessarily.
Cultural Background
The emphasis on 'nunchi' (social intuition) makes this a very common piece of advice in social settings.
Use with '괜히'
Adding '괜히' (for no reason) makes the warning sound much more natural.
Meaning
To cause trouble or worsen a situation by meddling unnecessarily.
Use with '괜히'
Adding '괜히' (for no reason) makes the warning sound much more natural.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
괜히 ____ 만들지 말고 가만히 있어.
The proverb is '긁어 부스럼 만든다'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises괜히 ____ 만들지 말고 가만히 있어.
The proverb is '긁어 부스럼 만든다'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very common in professional settings to warn against unnecessary changes.
Related Phrases
잠자는 사자의 코털을 건드리다
similarProvoking a dangerous person.
불난 집에 부채질한다
similarMaking a bad situation worse.
