Idioms linked to “귀01” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering Listen attentively Literal translation: “Measure with one’s ears”
Focus attention with interest on another’s story or opinion
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그의 말에 귀를 쟀다.
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Writing text귀를 재다
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Smooth over trouble Settle trouble and bring calm. 
2 meanings Eavesdrop or give a discreet warning Overhear another’s words secretly 
stop paying attention To direct one’s ears elsewhere and fail to listen properly. 
Sound offensive Be uncomfortable to hear because the words are inappropriate. 
reach someone’s ears To become known to someone. 
Shared · 3 Hear the same thing endlessly Hear the same words many times 
Shared · 3 Hear something repeatedly Hear the same words many times. 
Shared · 3 hear something endlessly To hear the same words many times. 
2 meanings sound familiar To remember having heard something. 
2 meanings Listen inattentively or pretend not to hear Listen halfheartedly rather than sincerely 
An uppity youngster A rebuke to someone still young who acts conceited 
Blush with embarrassment Have one's face redden from great embarrassment. 
Strike the eardrums Sound extremely loud 
Shared · 4 Be deafening Of a sound, be extremely loud. 
Shared · 4 Be deafening Of a sound, be extremely loud. 
Shared · 4 be deafening For a sound to be extremely loud. 
Shared · 4 be deafening For a sound to be extremely loud. 
listen halfheartedly To listen with little interest. 
Shared · 2 Keep ringing in one’s ears Seem to remain audible rather than fade from one’s ears 
Shared · 2 Linger in one's ears Seem to keep sounding without fading from one's ears. Browse in Hangul order.
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