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Korean idiom Turn the blame back on others

되짚어 흥

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 되짚어 흥
  • 되짚어 흥

English rendering Turn the blame back on others Literal translation: “Turn it back with a snort”

Meaning 1

나무람을 들을 사람이 도리어 남을 나무라다.

For someone who deserves reproach to reproach others instead

Dictionary example 1

되짚어 흥 이라고 잘못을 하고도 사과하지 않는 사람은 상대할 필요가 없으니 그냥 네가 참아라.

They turn the blame back: there’s no point dealing with someone who does wrong and never apologizes, so just endure it.
동의어 되잡아 흥

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“되짚어 흥” — Turn the blame back on others: For someone who deserves reproach to reproach others instead
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