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가재는 게 편

gajaeneun ge pyeon

가재는 게 편이라더니 · 가재는 게 편이에요

birds of a feather stick together; people side with their own kind

Example

가재는 게 편이라고, 선생님들끼리 서로 감싸 줬어요.

Birds of a feather stick together; the teachers covered for each other.

Word parts

Literally 'the crayfish takes the crab's side' — look-alike creatures stick together.