WORDROW Korean Idioms 날개 (가) The part “가” may be omitted. 돋치다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 날개(가) 돋치다
- 날개가 돋치다
- 날개 돋치다
English rendering Take wing Literal translation: “Wings sprout”
Meaning 1
상품이 시세를 만나 빠른 속도로 팔려 나가다.
For merchandise to meet favorable demand and sell rapidly
Dictionary example 1
이번에 내놓은 신상품은 날개 돋친 듯 팔려 나갔다.
The new product we released sold as though it had wings.
Meaning 2
의기가 치솟다.
For one’s spirit to soar
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
Meaning 3
소문 같은 것이 먼 데까지 빨리 퍼져 가다.
For a rumor or the like to spread quickly far away
Dictionary example 1
나쁜 소문일수록 날개 돋친 듯 퍼져 나가기 마련이다.
Bad rumors inevitably spread as though they have wings.
Meaning 4
돈 같은 것이 빨리 불어나다.
For money or the like to increase quickly
Dictionary example 1
안 먹고 안 쓰면서 꾸준히 저축하니 점점 날개가 돋쳐 큰돈이 되었다.
By steadily saving without spending even on food, the money gradually took wing and became a large sum.
