이러고 있는 거보다 다 끝나고 내려오는 게 나아

What does 이러고 있는 거보다 다 끝나고 내려오는 게 나아 mean?

이러고 있는 거보다 다 끝나고 내려오는 게 나아 means "An expression comparing one action or state with another and judging one better" in Korean.

When it's used

Used to compare two methods or situations and say that one is preferable.

The line

이러고 있는 거보다 다 끝나고 내려오는 게 나아

It’s better to come down after everything is finished than to keep doing this.

Comparing plans or schedules and saying which option is better.

Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.45 TTT #2 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube

More examples

1. 지금 바로 시작하는 것보다 준비를 조금 더 하는 게 나아요.

   It’s better to prepare a little more than to start right away.

2. 혼자 끙끙 앓는 것보다 솔직하게 말하는 게 훨씬 낫다.

   It’s much better to speak honestly than to suffer alone.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

이러고 있는 거보다 다 끝나고 내려오는 게 나아

이러고 있는 거보다 다 끝나고 내려오는 게 나아

It’s better to come down after everything is finished than to keep doing this.

• Deciding to do two things exactly together.
• Saying it is too late to do anything more.
• Comparing plans or schedules and discussing the better option.

Other words in this line

이렇다

To be like this; to do things this way

다

All; completely

끝나다

To end

내려오다

To come down

낫다

To be better