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Korean idiom tilt one’s head in hesitation or doubt

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Idioms linked to “고개01” · Linked dictionary word

고개 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 꼬다 [비틀다] Possible alternative: “비틀다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 고개(를) 꼬다[비틀다]
  • 고개를 꼬다
  • 고개 꼬다
  • 고개를 비틀다 Unverified form
  • 고개 비틀다 Unverified form

English rendering tilt one’s head in hesitation or doubt Literal translation: “twist [turn] one’s head”

Meaning 1

이리저리 생각하면서 망설이느라고 고개를 이리저리 돌리다.

To turn one’s head this way and that while hesitating and considering various possibilities.

Dictionary example 1

어머니는 고개를 꼬고 망설이기만 하며 대답하지 않았다.

Mother only tilted her head and hesitated, giving no answer.

Dictionary example 2

나는 결정을 못 내리고 고개를 비트는 친구의 모습에 화가 났다.

I grew angry at my friend tilting his head, unable to decide.
Meaning 2

믿지 아니하고 의심하여 고개를 이리저리 돌리다.

To turn one’s head this way and that in doubt or disbelief.

Dictionary example 1

아무리 설득해도 고개를 꼬기만 할 뿐이었다.

No amount of persuasion made him do anything but tilt his head doubtfully.

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These idioms are linked to the same word, “고개”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “고개 하나 까딱하지 않다”: To remain motionless without showing the slightest emotional wavering. remain utterly unmoved To remain motionless without showing the slightest emotional wavering. Illustration of the first meaning of “고개가 수그러지다”: Feel respect arise Shared · 2 Feel moved to reverence Feel respect arise Illustration of the first meaning of “고개를 가로 흔들다”: Move one's head left and right to express denial or refusal. Shake one's head in refusal Move one's head left and right to express denial or refusal. Illustration of the first meaning of “고개를 끄덕이다”: Move one's head up and down to indicate correctness or approval. Nod in agreement Move one's head up and down to indicate correctness or approval. Illustration of the first meaning of “고개를 내밀다”: For a force, emotion, or the like to appear or arise. emerge For a force, emotion, or the like to appear or arise. Illustration of the first meaning of “고개를 돌리다”: Ignore a person, affair, situation, or the like Turn away from someone Ignore a person, affair, situation, or the like Illustration of the first meaning of “고개를 들다”: Face others with dignity 2 meanings Shared · 3 Hold one’s head up or revive Face others with dignity Illustration of the first meaning of “고개를 묻다”: When drawing a bow, lower one's head slightly forward so the arrow's feathers brush the face. Lower one's head into the draw When drawing a bow, lower one's head slightly forward so the arrow's feathers brush the face. Illustration of the first meaning of “고개를 숙이다”: To lower one’s head in submission, flattery, or humility toward another. 2 meanings bow one’s head or subside To lower one’s head in submission, flattery, or humility toward another. Illustration of the first meaning of “고개를 쳐들다”: Of strength or circumstances, become vigorous or active. Gain strength or momentum Of strength or circumstances, become vigorous or active.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “고갯방아를 찧다”: Unconsciously nod one’s head while dozing from sleepiness, standing or sitting Nod off Unconsciously nod one’s head while dozing from sleepiness, standing or sitting Illustration of the first meaning of “골머리가 빠지다”: Vulgarly, think extremely hard or worry intensely Rack one’s brains Vulgarly, think extremely hard or worry intensely Illustration of the first meaning of “골머리를 썩이다”: Strain greatly over something and become absorbed in thought. Shared · 2 Rack one's brains Strain greatly over something and become absorbed in thought. Illustration of the first meaning of “골머리를 앓다”: To think so intensely that one’s head aches because one does not know what to do. Shared · 2 rack one’s brains To think so intensely that one’s head aches because one does not know what to do. Illustration of the first meaning of “골을 싸매고”: Disparagingly, with all one's strength. With all one's might Disparagingly, with all one's strength. Illustration of the first meaning of “골을 썩이다”: Disparagingly, to agonize over something and think about it intently. rack one’s brains Disparagingly, to agonize over something and think about it intently. Illustration of the first meaning of “골을 쓰다”: Disparagingly, pay attention to a problem and think it over or work hard at it Rack one’s brains Disparagingly, pay attention to a problem and think it over or work hard at it Illustration of the first meaning of “골을 앓다”: Disparagingly, become absorbed in thinking to the point of a headache because one does not know what to do. Agonize over what to do Disparagingly, become absorbed in thinking to the point of a headache because one does not know what to do. Illustration of the first meaning of “골이 비다”: A disparaging expression meaning to lack judgment or insight. Shared · 4 be empty-headed A disparaging expression meaning to lack judgment or insight. Illustration of the first meaning of “골이 빠지다”: Disparagingly, think very hard or fret greatly. Wear oneself out worrying Disparagingly, think very hard or fret greatly.

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“고개를 꼬다” — tilt one’s head in hesitation or doubt: To turn one’s head this way and that while hesitating and considering various possibilities.
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