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Korean idiom obstruct or demand a cut

가리 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 틀다

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  • 가리를 틀다
  • 가리 틀다

English rendering obstruct or demand a cut Literal translation: “twist an obstruction”

Meaning 1

잘되어 가는 일을 안되도록 방해하다.

To prevent something going well from succeeding.

Dictionary example 1

너는 왜 우리가 하는 일마다 가리를 틀려고 하니?

Why do you try to obstruct everything we do?
Meaning 2

남의 횡재에 대하여 무리하게 한몫을 청하다.

To demand an unreasonable share of another person’s windfall.

Dictionary example 1

노름판에서 모처럼 돈을 따면 꼭 가리를 틀려는 사람이 나타난다.

Whenever I finally win some money gambling, someone always appears demanding a cut.

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“가리를 틀다” — obstruct or demand a cut: To prevent something going well from succeeding.
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