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도 안 되고

can't even; doesn't even work

→ 도
phrase Rare #16,933
can't even; doesn't even work Used after a noun or verb phrase with 도 to emphasize that something is also impossible, unavailable, or not working. 되고 is the connective form of 되다, often linking this problem to another one.
KO: 인터넷도 안 되고 전화도 안 돼요.
EN: The internet doesn't work, and I can't even make a phone call.

그럼 호랑이도 안 되고 코끼리도 안 돼요

Then neither tigers nor elephants are allowed.

— 당갈 (2016)

누굴 고소할 형편도 안 되고 용돈 좀 줄까?

I can’t afford to sue anyone, so how about I give you some spending money?

— 캐치 미 이프 유 캔 (2002)

그 애와 연락도 안 되고 그게 뭐 니?

I can't even get in touch with them—what's going on?

— 너의 이름은. (2016)