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A bird escaped from the net.

β€” Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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What does this proverb mean?

Escaping a dangerous situation brings a powerful sense of relief.

Sources and attribution

Unattributed Traditional proverb; individual author and earliest use unknown.

Source: National Institute of Korean Language β€” Korean Basic Dictionary , Korean Basic Dictionary, proverb: 그물을 λ²—μ–΄λ‚œ μƒˆ

Origin: Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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