시작이 반이다
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Literal Meaning
Starting is half the job.
Usage
Used to encourage someone by saying that just starting a task is the hardest part.
Korean Equivalent
일은 처음에 시작하기가 어렵지, 일단 시작하면 끝마치는 것은 그리 어렵지 않다는 말.
English Equivalent
Well begun is half done.
Russian Equivalent
Лиха беда начало