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.
