우물 안 개구리
umul an gaeguriA person with a very limited or narrow perspective, often due to lack of experience or exposure to the wider world.
그는 우물 안 개구리처럼 세상의 변화를 전혀 모르는 것 같아.
He seems to be like a frog in a well, completely unaware of the changes in the world.
그 마을 사람들은 우물 안 개구리처럼 좁은 시야를 가지고 있어.
The people in that village have a narrow-minded perspective like frogs in a well.
This idiom is often used to describe someone who is ignorant or unaware of broader perspectives due to their limited experiences.
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Usage Context
This idiom is often used in a critical or negative context to describe someone's limited worldview.
📖Word Origin
The idiom originates from the idea of a frog living in a well, which can only see a small portion of the sky and thus has a very limited view of the world.
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used to criticize someone's narrow-mindedness or lack of awareness about the broader world.