Idioms linked to “간08” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering be on tenterhooks Literal translation: “reduce the liver by simmering”
To be so worried and anxious that one cannot relax.
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2 meanings Shared · 2 Melt with delight or anxiety Feel more than ordinarily delighted because something pleases one 
Be shocked with fright Be greatly startled and shocked. 
Laugh for no reason An expression used to scold someone for laughing without reason 
Shared · 2 tremble with fear To feel extremely frightened inwardly. 
Shared · 6 Be badly startled Be greatly startled. 
be distraught To feel distressed from extreme anxiety or anguish. 
Tremble with fear Have one's heart pound from great fear or surprise. 
Shared · 3 Get far too bold Become excessively daring 
Shared · 4 be chilled with fright To be greatly startled by danger and fear. 
Shared · 2 Become terrified Become extremely afraid or frightened 
Be timid Lack boldness and be very fearful. 
Shared · 4 Feel anxious and uneasy Feel anxious and uneasy. 
be scared stiff To be so frightened that one cannot act confidently. 
Shared · 2 Be scared stiff Become extremely afraid or frightened 
Shared · 3 be bold To be fearless and very bold. 
Be consumed by worry Feel as though one is burning inside from excessive worry and distress 
Seem willing to give anything Figuratively, an attitude suggesting one would give anything without holding back 
Shared · 3 be recklessly bold A coarse expression for becoming excessively bold. 
Be timid A vulgar expression for being undaring and extremely fearful 
Shared · 3 Have tremendous nerve A vulgar expression for being fearless and very bold. Browse in Hangul order.
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