매끝에 정든다

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Literal Meaning

Affection (love) is at the end of a whip (switch).

Usage

Used to explain how a child and a parent or other loved one often become closer after the child is punished for misbehaving.

Korean Equivalent

매를 맞거나 꾸지람을 들은 뒤에 더 사이가 가까워진다.

English Equivalent

Spare the rod and spoil the child.

Other Sources

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