Difference between revisions of "궁하면 통한다"

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(New page: == Literal Meaning == If one is desperate, one will find a way. == Usage == Often used explain one's motivations for coming up with an innovative solution to a problem. == Korean Equivalen...)
 
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몹시 궁박한 처지에 이르게 되면 도리어 펴일 길이 생긴다는 말.
 
몹시 궁박한 처지에 이르게 되면 도리어 펴일 길이 생긴다는 말.
 
== English Equivalent ==
 
== English Equivalent ==
Want makes wit; Necessity is the mother of invention.
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Want makes wit; Necessity is the mother of invention. Where there is a will, there is a way.
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== Other Sources ==
 
== Other Sources ==
  

Latest revision as of 17:38, 28 May 2013

Literal Meaning

If one is desperate, one will find a way.

Usage

Often used explain one's motivations for coming up with an innovative solution to a problem.

Korean Equivalent

몹시 궁박한 처지에 이르게 되면 도리어 펴일 길이 생긴다는 말.

English Equivalent

Want makes wit; Necessity is the mother of invention. Where there is a will, there is a way.

Other Sources

Also see