격화소양이 · 격화소양을
an ineffective effort that misses the real problem
Example
근본 원인을 놔두고 대책을 세우는 건 격화소양일 뿐이에요.
Making plans while ignoring the root cause is like scratching an itch through your boot.
Word parts
격 through+화 boot+소 scratch+양 itch
Literally 'scratching an itch through your boot'.
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