English–Korean
“benefit from others' conflict” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationeobujiri
Example
둘이 싸우는 사이에 어부지리로 이득을 봤다.tu ri ssa u neun sa i e eo bu ji ri ro i deu geul pwat tta
While the two were fighting, I benefited from their conflict.
How to say “benefit from others' conflict” in Korean
“Benefit from others' conflict” in Korean is 어부지리 (eobujiri).
A third party gains an unexpected advantage while two others are locked in a dispute.
Example sentences with 어부지리
투표가 분산되자 소수 정당이 어부지리로 의석을 얻었다.tu pyo ga pun san doe ja so su cheong dang i eo bu ji ri ro ui seo geul eo deot tta
As the votes were split, a minor party gained seats by benefiting from others' conflict.
Tips for using 어부지리
- In conversation, 어부지리 (eobujiri, "an advantage gained from others' conflict") can carry a mildly critical tone because the beneficiary does not create the opportunity.