배보다 배꼽이 더 크다

baeboda baekkobi deo keuda

Word for word

“The belly button is bigger than the belly.”

What it means

The extras end up costing more than the main thing.

When you'd say it

Shipping that costs more than the item; a cheap printer with pricey ink.

Example

옷은 만 원인데 배송비가 만 오천 원? 배보다 배꼽이 더 크네.A 10,000-won shirt with 15,000-won shipping? The belly button's bigger than the belly.