먼 무당이 용하다

Korean

Etymology

Literally, "the shaman from far away is more skilled".

Proverb

먼 무당이 용하다 • (meon mudang-i yonghada)

1. the grass is always greener on the other side

Alternative forms

• 가까운 무당보다 먼 무당이 용하다 (gakkaun mudangboda meon mudang-i yonghada, “The shaman from far away is more skilled than the shaman from nearby”)