수수방관이 · 수수방관을
standing by idly, looking on with folded arms
Example
문제가 커지는데도 정부는 수수방관만 하고 있어요.
Even as the problem grows, the government is just standing by.
Word parts
수 sleeve+수 hand+방 side+관 watch
Literally 'hands in sleeves, watching from the side'.
Good to know
Critical tone: used when someone should act but doesn't.
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