Korean Dictionary

How to say “Strike While the Iron is Hot” in Korean

쇠뿔도 단김에 빼라

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Usage & Context

This Korean proverb literally means pull out the bull's horn while it is hot. It means you should seize the right moment and act decisively when the opportunity arises.

Example Sentence

쇠뿔도 단김에 빼라고, 기회가 왔을 때 바로 행동해요.

Strike while the iron is hot, so act immediately when opportunity comes.

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