A1 Proverb Neutral

호미로 막을 것을 가래로 막는다.

homiro mageul geoseul garaero mangneunda.

A stitch in time saves nine.

Practice it

Meaning

Ignoring a small problem can lead to a much bigger one.

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Cultural Background

The tools mentioned are specific to traditional Korean farming. It is frequently used in business to discuss 'technical debt'.

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Visualizing

Always picture the small tool vs the big tool to remember the meaning.

Meaning

Ignoring a small problem can lead to a much bigger one.

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Visualizing

Always picture the small tool vs the big tool to remember the meaning.

Test Yourself

Which tool is used for the 'big' fix?

호미로 막을 것을 ______로 막는다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 가래

The proverb contrasts the small 'homi' with the large 'garae'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which tool is used for the 'big' fix? Choose A1

호미로 막을 것을 ______로 막는다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 가래

The proverb contrasts the small 'homi' with the large 'garae'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and can be used in most situations.

Related Phrases

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유비무환

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Preparedness prevents worry.

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