고장난명이 · 고장난명을
it takes two; you can't do it alone
Example
고장난명이라고, 혼자서는 이 일을 해낼 수 없어요.
As they say, one hand can't clap; I can't do this alone.
Word parts
고 alone+장 palm+난 hard+명 sound
Literally 'a single palm can hardly make a sound'.
Good to know
Pronounced [고장난명]; the native saying 손뼉도 마주쳐야 소리가 난다 means the same.
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