Korean Dictionary
How to say "Leave No Stone Unturned" in Korean
“Leave No Stone Unturned” in Korean is 백방으로 노력하다 (pronounced "Baekbangero Noryeokhada").
백방으로 노력하다
Baekbangero Noryeokhada
Usage & Context
Leaving no stone unturned means trying every possible way to achieve something. This concept is expressed in Korean as making efforts from a hundred directions.
Example Sentence
백방으로 노력했지만 결국 실패했어요.
I left no stone unturned but ultimately failed.
How to use 백방으로 노력하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Leave No Stone Unturned” is 백방으로 노력하다, romanized as Baekbangero Noryeokhada.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
백방으로 (baek-bang-eu-ro) sounds like 'back-bang-uh-row'. 노력하다 (no-ryeok-ha-da) is 'no' like in 'no', 'ryeok' like 'rye-ock' (rye as in bread, ock as in October), 'hah', and 'dah'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
백방으로 노력하십니다
baekbang-euro noryeokhasippnida
This is the honorific form of the verb, used when speaking formally about someone making every effort.
Casual (반말)
백방으로 노력해
baekbang-euro noryeokhae
This is the informal ending for the verb, used in casual conversation.
More Example Sentences
Describing an exhaustive search for a lost item.
잃어버린 지갑을 찾기 위해 백방으로 노력했어요.
I left no stone unturned to find my lost wallet.
Highlighting someone's extreme dedication to a work project.
그는 프로젝트 성공을 위해 백방으로 노력했다.
He left no stone unturned for the success of the project.
Expressing disappointment after putting in maximum effort.
백방으로 노력했지만 결국 원하는 결과를 얻지 못했어요.
I left no stone unturned, but ultimately couldn't get the desired results.
Cultural Context
Korean society places a high value on effort (노력, noryeok) and perseverance. The phrase '백방으로 노력하다' emphasizes extreme diligence and a 'can-do' spirit, often seen in the competitive education system and demanding work environments. Even if the outcome isn't successful, the act of trying '백방으로' is often respected as a sign of strong will and dedication.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
백방으로 노력해 봤지만
I tried every possible way, but...
백방으로 노력해야 해
You have to try every possible way.
백방으로 노력해서 성공했다
Succeeded by trying every possible way.
Related Expressions
최선을 다하다
choeseon-eul dahada
to do one's best
온갖 방법을 다 쓰다
on-gat bangbeop-eul da sseuda
to use all sorts of methods
포기하지 않다
pogihaji anta
not to give up
온 힘을 다하다
on him-eul dahada
to put in all one's strength
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