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Korean idiom Hedge one's bets

Idioms linked to “두01” · Linked dictionary word

두 길마 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. [길(을)] Possible alternative: “길(을)” · Usage not verified 보다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 두 길마(를)[길(을)] 보다
  • 두 길마를 보다
  • 두 길마 보다
  • 두 길을 보다 Unverified form
  • 두 길 보다 Unverified form

English rendering Hedge one's bets Literal translation: “Look at two pack saddles [roads]”

Meaning 1

어느 한쪽이 잘못되더라도 자기에게 불리하게 되지 아니하도록 두 쪽에 다 관계를 가지고 살펴보다.

Maintain and observe connections with both sides so that failure on either side does not disadvantage oneself.

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“두 길마를 보다” — Hedge one's bets: Maintain and observe connections with both sides so that failure on either side does not disadvantage oneself.
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