Tap even a stone bridge before crossing. –Korean
Tap even a stone bridge before crossing. –Korean
Meaning in plain English
Tapping even a stone bridge before crossing gives an apparently strong structure an image of something still checked. The supplied sentence includes a Korean label.
Example
Someone verifies a relevant condition instead of relying only on an arrangement’s reassuring reputation.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The source label does not establish independently verified origin, and the image is not an engineering test or crossing-safety procedure. A useful nonliteral application examines assumptions despite a reassuring appearance. Actual checks must fit the task; a token gesture cannot establish safety or reliability.
When to use it
Use it as a qualified verification image, not physical safety guidance.
Keep in mind
No safe crossing or structural adequacy established by tapping.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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Supplied reference B; unit 992; PDF page 85; collection label: Miscellaneous Proverbs
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