Korean Dictionary

How to say “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” in Korean

긁어 부스럼 만들지 마라

Geulgeo Buseulom Mandeulji Mara

Usage & Context

Geulgeo buseolom mandeulji mara literally means do not scratch to make a sore. This Korean proverb advises against unnecessarily stirring up trouble or revisiting issues.

Example Sentence

긁어 부스럼 만들지 말고 그냥 내버려 둬요.

Let sleeping dogs lie and just leave it alone.

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