눈 감으면 코 베어먹을 세상
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Literal Meaning
It is a world where people will cut off your nose and eat it if you close your eyes.
Usage
Used to warn of or express your frustration with a world that is heartless and cruel.
Korean Equivalent
세상인심이 몹시 험악하고 각박하다는 말
English Equivalent
a dog-eat-dog world
