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Korean idiom Shrink back in fear

Idioms linked to “꼬리” · Linked dictionary word

꼬리 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 사리다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 꼬리(를) 사리다
  • 꼬리를 사리다
  • 꼬리 사리다

English rendering Shrink back in fear Literal translation: “Tuck in one's tail”

Meaning 1

겁이 나서 슬금슬금 피하거나 움츠러들다.

Quietly avoid or shrink back out of fear.

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“꼬리를 사리다” — Shrink back in fear: Quietly avoid or shrink back out of fear.
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