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Idioms under “ㅁ” — 431 idioms

Browse idioms by the initial consonant of the first Korean syllable, in Hangul order. On this site, ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, and ㅉ are grouped under ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ, and ㅈ, respectively.

Illustration of the first meaning of “말부리를 따다”: Colloquially, to open one’s mouth and begin speaking. start talking Colloquially, to open one’s mouth and begin speaking. Illustration of the first meaning of “말부리를 헐다”: Open one’s mouth and start speaking Shared · 2 Begin speaking Open one’s mouth and start speaking Illustration of the first meaning of “말소리를 입에 넣다”: Speak in a low mumble so others cannot hear Mutter under one’s breath Speak in a low mumble so others cannot hear Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 내다”: Begin speaking on some topic 2 meanings Start a topic or disclose a secret Begin speaking on some topic Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 듣다”: Receive reprimands or become a target of criticism. 2 meanings Be criticized; respond to handling Receive reprimands or become a target of criticism. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 떼다”: To begin speaking. begin to speak To begin speaking. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 맞추다”: Ensure one’s account matches another’s in order to tell a third party the same thing Coordinate one’s stories Ensure one’s account matches another’s in order to tell a third party the same thing Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 못 하다”: To be so extreme that one cannot bear to describe it in words. be beyond words To be so extreme that one cannot bear to describe it in words. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 바꾸어 타다”: Change or replace a person, undertaking, or the like Switch people or plans Change or replace a person, undertaking, or the like Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 삼키다”: Stop oneself from saying what one intended. Hold back one's words Stop oneself from saying what one intended. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 잃다”: To be unable to speak from shock or disbelief. be speechless To be unable to speak from shock or disbelief. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 굳다”: Have one’s words stammer and falter 2 meanings Speak haltingly or harshly Have one’s words stammer and falter Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 나다”: A conversation about something begins. 2 meanings A topic arises; a secret gets out A conversation about something begins. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 되다”: For what is said to be reasonable. 2 meanings make sense or reach an agreement For what is said to be reasonable. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 많다”: Be extremely talkative 2 meanings Be talkative or controversial Be extremely talkative Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 모자라다”: Have no words with which to respond Have no words in reply Have no words with which to respond Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 못 되다”: Of circumstances or conditions, be too bad to express in words. Be indescribably bad Of circumstances or conditions, be too bad to express in words. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 무겁다”: Be prudent and avoid careless speech. Be careful in one's words Be prudent and avoid careless speech. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 물 흐르듯 하다”: For words to come smoothly without hesitation. speak fluently For words to come smoothly without hesitation. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 아니다”: For words to be unreasonable. 2 meanings be nonsensical or in a dreadful state For words to be unreasonable. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 있다”: Have a matter raised or discussed. Have already been discussed Have a matter raised or discussed. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이야 바른대로 말이지”: Honestly, according to the facts To speak frankly Honestly, according to the facts Illustration of the first meaning of “말짱 도루묵”: A colloquial expression for a futile task or wasted effort with no gain. All for nothing A colloquial expression for a futile task or wasted effort with no gain. Illustration of the first meaning of “말판을 쓰다”: To place pieces on a game board. place game pieces To place pieces on a game board. Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 것도 없다”: To be so obvious that there is no need to mention it deliberately. go without saying To be so obvious that there is no need to mention it deliberately. Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 것도 없이”: Without needing to say it because it is so obvious. Needless to say Without needing to say it because it is so obvious. Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 수 없다”: Be impossible to express in words Be indescribable Be impossible to express in words Illustration of the first meaning of “말허리를 자르다”: Stop another person while they are speaking. Shared · 2 Cut someone off mid-sentence Stop another person while they are speaking. Illustration of the first meaning of “맛을 들이다”: To come to like or enjoy something. develop a taste for To come to like or enjoy something. Illustration of the first meaning of “맛을 붙이다”: Become drawn to something and take enjoyment in it Develop a taste for something Become drawn to something and take enjoyment in it Illustration of the first meaning of “맛이 가다”: Slang: seem not to be in a normal mental state. Seem mentally off Slang: seem not to be in a normal mental state. Illustration of the first meaning of “맛이 들다”: To come to like or enjoy something. come to enjoy something To come to like or enjoy something. Illustration of the first meaning of “맛이 붙다”: Feel something is pleasing and enjoyable Come to enjoy something Feel something is pleasing and enjoyable Illustration of the first meaning of “망신살이 뻗치다”: Suffer great humiliation, or continue to be humiliated. Suffer great disgrace Suffer great humiliation, or continue to be humiliated. Illustration of the first meaning of “망에 들다”: Be nominated as a candidate and included among the three names submitted for appointment. Be shortlisted for office Be nominated as a candidate and included among the three names submitted for appointment. Illustration of the first meaning of “망을 서다”: Observe activity from a designated place Keep watch Observe activity from a designated place Illustration of the first meaning of “망조가 들다”: For signs of approaching ruin to arise or appear. show signs of ruin For signs of approaching ruin to arise or appear. Illustration of the first meaning of “맞방망이를 대다”: To act as a counterpart and stand up to someone. hold one’s own against someone To act as a counterpart and stand up to someone. Illustration of the first meaning of “맞방아를 찧다”: Join in affirming another’s words or take their side Chime in in agreement Join in affirming another’s words or take their side Illustration of the first meaning of “맞불을 놓다”: Aim at one another and exchange gunfire Exchange gunfire Aim at one another and exchange gunfire Illustration of the first meaning of “맞짱을 뜨다”: Vulgarly, confront and fight one against one Fight one on one Vulgarly, confront and fight one against one Illustration of the first meaning of “맡아 놓고”: Continually take sole charge of something. Take on repeatedly Continually take sole charge of something. Illustration of the first meaning of “매개를 보다”: Observe how a matter is progressing. Check how things are going Observe how a matter is progressing. Illustration of the first meaning of “매를 들다”: Strike with a switch, club, or the like. Use corporal punishment Strike with a switch, club, or the like. Illustration of the first meaning of “매인 목숨”: The lot of someone oppressed or constrained by something A life bound by obligations The lot of someone oppressed or constrained by something Illustration of the first meaning of “매장을 치다”: Go to market on every market day Attend every market day Go to market on every market day Illustration of the first meaning of “매품을 팔다”: Receive wages to be beaten in another person's place. Take a beating for pay Receive wages to be beaten in another person's place. Illustration of the first meaning of “매화를 보다”: To defecate. defecate To defecate. Illustration of the first meaning of “맥도 모르다”: Not know the inside story, reason, or the like Have no idea why Not know the inside story, reason, or the like Illustration of the first meaning of “맥박이 치다”: Have one's pulse beat. 2 meanings Pulse; surge vigorously Have one's pulse beat. Illustration of the first meaning of “맥을 놓다”: Become blank or listless as tension relaxes. Let tension go Become blank or listless as tension relaxes. Illustration of the first meaning of “맥을 보다”: To examine the speed of a pulse. 2 meanings take a pulse or gauge someone To examine the speed of a pulse. Illustration of the first meaning of “맥을 쓰다”: Show an effect Have an effect Show an effect Illustration of the first meaning of “맥을 짚다”: Find out another person’s hidden intentions Sound out someone’s intentions Find out another person’s hidden intentions Illustration of the first meaning of “맥이 나다”: Become weak or lose motivation. Lose strength or motivation Become weak or lose motivation. Illustration of the first meaning of “맥이 풀리다”: For energy or tension to dissipate. lose strength or tension For energy or tension to dissipate. Illustration of the first meaning of “맨발을 벗고 나서다”: Step forward actively. Shared · 2 Step forward eagerly Step forward actively. Illustration of the first meaning of “맵고 차다”: To have a cruel, cold-hearted disposition. be harsh and cold To have a cruel, cold-hearted disposition. Illustration of the first meaning of “맷돌을 죄다”: To chip worn teeth of a millstone or grain mill to make them sharp. sharpen a millstone’s grooves To chip worn teeth of a millstone or grain mill to make them sharp. Illustration of the first meaning of “맹세를 치다”: An emphatic expression for taking an oath. swear solemnly An emphatic expression for taking an oath.