병 주고 약 준다
Meaning: To make trouble and then give help
Literal
Translation: Give a disease then give medicine When to use it: This Korean proverb is used someone helps after causing trouble. You could use this in the case where someone gives an insult, then kind words after. For example, ‘your style isn’t great, but I love your personality.’ Or, someone says insulting words to you, but then offers to buy you lunch.


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