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When the mullet jumps, the goby jumps too.

β€” Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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What does this proverb mean?

Imitation can be foolish when it ignores differences in ability or circumstances.

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Unattributed Traditional proverb; individual author and earliest use unknown.

Source: National Institute of Korean Language β€” Korean Basic Dictionary , Korean Basic Dictionary, proverb: μˆ­μ–΄κ°€ λ›°λ‹ˆκΉŒ 망λ‘₯이도 λ›΄λ‹€

Origin: Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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