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Korean idiom feel free to assert oneself

Idioms linked to “기11” · Linked dictionary word

기 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 펴다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 기(를) 펴다
  • 기를 펴다
  • 기 펴다

English rendering feel free to assert oneself Literal translation: “unfold one’s spirit”

Meaning 1

억눌림이나 어려운 지경에서 벗어나 마음을 자유롭게 가지다.

To escape oppression or difficult circumstances and feel mentally free.

Dictionary example 1

사람이 가난하면 기를 펴지 못하고 산다.

When people are poor, they live unable to assert themselves.

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“기를 펴다” — feel free to assert oneself: To escape oppression or difficult circumstances and feel mentally free.
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