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한 번에 하나만 얻는다

han beon-e hana-man deunda
phrase★Intermediate— to focus on one thing at a time
informal

To concentrate on achieving or obtaining one goal or task at a time, rather than trying to do multiple things simultaneously.

시험 공부를 할 때는 한 번에 하나만 얻는다.

When studying for exams, focus on one thing at a time.

새로운 기술을 배우려면 한 번에 하나만 얻는다.

To learn new skills, focus on one at a time.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the importance of prioritizing and focusing on a single task to improve efficiency and reduce stress.

Collocations

한 번에 하나만 얻는다to focus on one thing at a time

Synonyms

한 가지에 집중한다한 번에 하나씩 한다

Antonyms

여러 가지를 동시에 한다한 번에 많은 것을 얻으려 한다

Related Phrases

한 가지에 집중한다phrase
to focus on one thing
한 번에 하나씩 한다phrase
to do one thing at a time

💡Pro Tip

Focus Tip

Use this phrase when advising someone to avoid multitasking and to prioritize tasks for better results.

⚡Gold Rule

Productivity Rule

Focusing on one task at a time can lead to higher quality work and reduced stress.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Korean words '한 번' (one time), '하나만' (only one), and '얻는다' (to obtain), emphasizing a singular focus.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to advise against multitasking and to encourage a more focused approach to tasks or goals.

Word Breakdown

한 번에
at one time
phrase
+
하나만
only one
phrase
+
얻는다
to obtain
verb
한영사전

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