3급 관용구TOPIK 3 Korean Idioms and Proverbs — Page 11

literallyOne gives love to others, if they love one first

A person tends to love or care for others as much as they care or love for them.

literallyOne is not invited anywhere but still has many places to go

One has a lot of places to go or things to do even if one is not invited or acknowledged.

literallyhave one's five viscera torn[ripped]

To go through severe emotional suffering.

literallygreenhouse effect

The effect of keeping the temperature of the earth high as steam, carbon dioxide, etc., in the air absorbs the heat coming out of the earth.

literallycertificate of alien registration

The ID certificate issued to a foreigner who stays in a country exceeding a fixed period.

literallybecome a dragon

To become much better than one's previous humble state.

literallyYou should dig a single well

It is advised that one should stick to something until he/she successfully concludes it because juggling too many things or frequently changing the course is unlikely to help achieve a desirable outcome.

literallyThe water in the Daedonggang River melts on usu, the day on which ice starts to melt, and gyeongchip, the day on which insects appear from their holes in the earth

Even a severe cold snap subsides after usu, the day on which ice starts to melt, and gyeongchip, the day on which insects appear from their holes in the earth.

literallyspace station

The artificial satellite that is made to enable human beings like astronauts, researchers, etc., to observe or experiment, while staying in space for a long time.

literallyspace exploration

An act of doing research on space or another planet, using a spaceship or artificial satellite.

literallyzip code; postal code

The number given to each area, to make it easy to classify mail.

literallypostage; postal charges

The fee paid by a sender or receiver of a mail to a post office.

literallyadd rhyme

To add words to agree to or stress the preceding statement.

literallymotor sensation; sensation of movement

The sensation forming at each part of one's body as it moves.

literallysporting goods; athletic apparatus

The implement or equipment used during a workout.

literallymotor nerves

The nerves that make one move one's body by delivering stimuli from one's brain or spinal cord to the muscles.

literallyA smiling house will have good fortune

A family whose members are on good terms with each other and whose home is filled with laughter will be blessed.

literallyEven a monkey can fall from a tree

A person with long-term experience and good skills in something can sometimes make a mistake.

literallyweb page

A document that is linked to a website and can be viewed by anyone.

literallysale on commission; consignment sale

An act of consigning the sale of goods or securities to someone with a certain amount of money as a commission.

literallyliability for risk

The liability for the loss incurred after a contract is signed.

literallypoisonous gas

Gas that is poisonous and harmful to living creatures.

literallyphonetic alphabet

The character system in which each character indicates a sound only without its own meaning.

literallyvocal language

The language expressed in voices.

literallyin negative and in positive

In one way or another without letting others know.

literallydrunkometer; breathalyzer

The machine used to measure the quantity of alcohol a driver drank, when checking for driver's alcohol levels.

literallydeclaration of intent

A contract, will, etc., which expresses one's intent so that it has legal effects.

literallyOne's teeth shudder

To feel unbearably resentful or distressed.

literallygrind[grind and drink] one's teeth

To have a grudge from strong resentment and fury and watch for a chance to take revenge.

literallyhave one's teeth shudder

To feel very resentful or distressed by something.

literallymobile phone

A wireless phone like a car phone, cellular phone, etc., that enables the user to speak over it while moving, not staying in one place.

literallymobile communications

A method of communicating via radio while moving without staying in a place, such as a car phone, ship phone, cell phone, etc.

literallyThere is no place[nothing] to tell

For the state or degree of something to be full with nothing more to comment.

literallybe hungry at a famous party

For something to not live up to the reputation or expectation.

literallymeasure here and there

To guess or estimate figures, advantages and disadvantages, relationship, etc.

literallywrite[draw] the Chinese character '川' on one's forehead

To frown due to displeasure or worry.

literallyNeighbors are better than relatives

You can have more affection for and a better relationship with the neighbors than the relatives who live far away, if you keep on good terms with them.

literallycertificate of seal impression

A document certifying that one's seal is the same as that registered in a public office or company with whom one has a business.

literallyhuman sciences

A field of science that studies human culture, including politics, economy, society, history, literature, language, etc.

literallyfrown

To give a menacing look.

literallybuy the hearts and minds of people

To gain a good reputation from others.

literallyuse the hearts and minds

To do someone more favors than necessary.

literallywin the hearts and minds of people

To gain a good reputation from others.

literallylose the hearts and minds of people

To fail to gain a good reputation from others.

literallyinternet site

A place that makes up the Internet.

literallyweather forecast

The act of predicting the weather of the future and reporting it through a newspaper, broadcast, etc.

literallyJapanese colonial period; Japanese colonial rule

The 35 year-period from 1910, when Japan colonized Korea, up until 1945 when Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule.

literallymeet one's loved one as well as pick mulberries; to catch two pigeons with one bean; to kill two birds with one stone

An expression meaning two things are achieved at the same time.

literallyblock someone's mouth

To force someone to stop talking about something that one does not want to hear or is against oneself.

literallysmack one's lips

To desire to have something or take a certain action.