도토리 키 재기

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Literal Meaning

Measuring the height of acorns

Usage

Used to describe a situation where people are arguing about the differences between things that are essentially the same. Trying to compare two things which can't be compared because they are so unevenly matched.

Korean Equivalent

여러 대상이 모두 보잘것없어 비교할 만한 상태가 아닌데도 굳이 낫고 못함을 따져서 가리려 한다는 말.

English Equivalent

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