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소중한 것을 간과하다

so-jung-han geot-eul gan-gwa-hada
phrase★Intermediate— to overlook something valuable
general

To neglect or fail to notice something important or valuable, often due to carelessness or lack of attention.

그들은 소중한 시간을 간과하고 다른 일로 바빴다.

They overlooked precious time and were busy with other things.

소중한 관계를 간과하면 후회할 수 있다.

You may regret it if you overlook an important relationship.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the regret or consequences of neglecting something valuable.

Collocations

소중한 것을 간과하다to overlook something valuable시간을 간과하다to overlook time기회를 간과하다to overlook an opportunity

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

소중한 것을 소중히 여기다phrase
to cherish something valuable
소중한 것을 놓치다phrase
to miss something valuable

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express regret or criticism.

⚡Gold Rule

Emphasis on Consequences

The phrase often implies that neglecting something valuable will lead to negative consequences.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of '소중한' (valuable) and '간과하다' (to overlook or neglect).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to express regret or criticism when someone fails to appreciate or notice something important.

Word Breakdown

소중한
valuable
adjective
+
것을
thing
noun
+
간과하다
to overlook or neglect
verb
한영사전

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