눈 감으면 코 베어먹을 세상

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Literal Meaning

It is a world where people will cut off your nose and eat it if you close your eyes.

Usage

Used to warn of or express your frustration with a world that is heartless and cruel.

Korean Equivalent

세상인심이 몹시 험악하고 각박하다는 말

English Equivalent

a dog-eat-dog world

Other Sources

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