엎친데 덮친다

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Literal Meaning

Be hit when one is down.

Usage

Used to describe a situation where it seems one misfortune follows another

Korean Equivalent

어려운 일 또는 불행한 일을 당하고 있는데, 또 겹쳐 다른 불행이 닥친다는 말.

English Equivalent

Be hit when one is down./ Adding insult to injury. / Out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Other Sources

설 상 가 상

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