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마무리만 중요하다

mamurimani jungsimhada
phrase★Intermediate— the ending is what matters
informal

To emphasize that the conclusion or final outcome is the most important part of something, often implying that the process or beginning is less significant.

시험은 마무리만 중요하다. 시작은 중요하지 않아.

The exam is all about the ending. The beginning doesn't matter.

프로젝트는 마무리만 중요하다. 중간 과정은 신경 쓰지 마.

The project is all about the ending. Don't worry about the process.

💡

This phrase is often used to encourage focus on the final steps or results rather than the initial stages.

Collocations

마무리만 중요하다the ending is what matters

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

결말이 중요하다phrase
the ending is important
마지막이 중요하다phrase
the last part is important

💡Pro Tip

Focus on the Ending

Use this phrase when you want to emphasize that the final result is more important than the process or beginning.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from exams to projects, to highlight the importance of the final outcome.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of '마무리' (ending) and '중요하다' (to be important), emphasizing the significance of the conclusion.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both casual and professional contexts to highlight the importance of final outcomes over initial efforts or processes.

Word Breakdown

마무리
ending
root
+
만
only
suffix
+
중요하다
to be important
verb
한영사전

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