첫술에 배부르랴?

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Literal Meaning

Can one's hunger be satisfied with the first spoonful of food?

Usage

Used to remind someone that some things take time, and that one should not rush to judgment nor give up too easily.

Korean Equivalent

무슨 일이든지 처음부터 단번에 만족할 수는 없다는 말.

English Equivalent

Rome was not built in a day.

Other Sources

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