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TOPIK 5noun

주객전도

jugaekjeondo [주객쩐도]

주객전도가 · 주객전도를

role reversal; the side issue overshadowing the main thing

Example

선물보다 포장이 더 비싸면 주객전도예요.

If the wrapping costs more than the gift, you've got it backward.

Word parts

주 host객 guest전 topple도 fall

Literally 'host and guest turned upside down.'