시작이 반이다

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Literal Meaning

Starting is half the job.

Usage

Used to encourage someone by saying that just starting a task is the hardest part.

Korean Equivalent

일은 처음에 시작하기가 어렵지, 일단 시작하면 끝마치는 것은 그리 어렵지 않다는 말.

English Equivalent

Well begun is half done.

Russian Equivalent

Лиха беда начало

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