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Korean idiom Sit doing nothing

Idioms linked to “두01” · Linked dictionary word

두 손 맞잡고 앉다

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  • 두 손 맞잡고 앉다

English rendering Sit doing nothing Literal translation: “Sit with both hands clasped”

Meaning 1

아무 일도 하지 아니하고 가만히 있다.

Remain still and do no work

Dictionary example 1

그렇게 하고많은 날 두 손 맞잡고 앉아 있으면 쌀이 나오냐 돈이 나오냐?

If you sit doing nothing day after day, will rice or money appear?

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“두 손 맞잡고 앉다” — Sit doing nothing: Remain still and do no work
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