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.
