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Korean idiom Let words go in one ear and out the other

Idioms linked to “귓-등” · Linked dictionary word

귓등으로 흘리다 [흘려보내다] Possible alternative: “흘려보내다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 귓등으로 흘리다[흘려보내다]
  • 귓등으로 흘리다
  • 귓등으로 흘려보내다 Unverified form

English rendering Let words go in one ear and out the other Literal translation: “Let words flow [flow away] over the back of the ear”

Meaning 1

귀담아 듣지 아니하고 듣는 둥 마는 둥 하다.

Listen only halfheartedly without paying close attention

Dictionary example 1

어머니의 잔소리를 귓등으로 흘리며 집을 나섰다.

I left home letting my mother’s nagging go in one ear and out the other.

Dictionary example 2

귓등으로 흘려보낸 얘기라서 정확히는 모르겠다.

I only half listened to the story, so I don’t know exactly.

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“귓등으로 흘리다” — Let words go in one ear and out the other: Listen only halfheartedly without paying close attention
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