Idioms linked to “간08” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering be scared stiff Literal translation: “the liver is the size of a bean”
To be so frightened that one cannot act confidently.
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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 
Have no courage or principles Submit to others without courage or firm principles. 
Shared · 2 barely make a dent in one’s hunger For the amount eaten to be so small that it is as good as eating nothing. 
act frivolously To behave frivolously. 
2 meanings Be frantic or furious Face such urgency that one feels as though one’s liver is burning 
2 meanings Shared · 2 Be insufficient or unsatisfying Have eaten so little that it is as if one had eaten nothing 
Give everything to curry favor Give something important unstintingly to please someone. 
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. 
Shared · 2 build up one’s nerve Colloquially, to increase one’s courage and magnanimity. 
Shared · 3 Get too damned bold A vulgar expression for becoming excessively bold. 
Shared · 3 have a lot of guts A coarse expression meaning to be fearless and very bold. 
Shared · 2 Build up one’s nerve Vulgarly, increase one’s courage and generosity of spirit 
2 meanings Shared · 2 charm or torment To win someone’s favor through honeyed words, flattery, or coquettish behavior. 
Flatter someone and strip them of everything Figuratively, take away everything valuable while outwardly flattering someone and pretending to treat them well. 
Shared · 4 be on tenterhooks To be so worried and anxious that one cannot relax. Browse in Hangul order.
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