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Korean idiom Hold one’s head up or revive

Idioms linked to “고개01” · Linked dictionary word

고개를 들다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 고개를 들다
  • 고개를 들다

English rendering Hold one’s head up or revive Literal translation: “Raise one’s head”

Meaning 1

남을 떳떳이 대하다.

Face others with dignity

Dictionary example 1

그는 자신의 잘못을 깨닫자 고개를 못 들었다.

When he realized his wrongdoing, he could not hold his head up.
동의어 얼굴을 들다
Meaning 2

기운이나 형세가 성하여지거나 활발하여지다.

For strength or circumstances to become vigorous or active

Dictionary example 1

주춤했던 병마가 고개를 들기 시작했다.

The illness that had subsided began to rear its head again.

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“고개를 들다” — Hold one’s head up or revive: Face others with dignity
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