WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “눈-앞” · Linked dictionary word
눈앞이 환해지다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 눈앞이 환해지다
- 눈앞이 환해지다
English rendering see clearly or see a way forward Literal translation: “the view before one’s eyes brightens”
Meaning 1
세상 사정을 똑똑히 알게 되다.
To come to understand the ways of the world clearly.
Dictionary example 1
너도 나이가 들어 눈앞이 환해지면 이 아빠를 매정하다고만 하지는 않게 될 거야.
Once you are older and understand the world, you will not think of your father merely as cold-hearted.
Meaning 2
전망이나 앞길이 뚜렷해지다.
For one’s prospects or path ahead to become clear.
Dictionary example 1
그의 말을 듣고 솟아날 구멍이 생겼다는 사실에 눈앞이 환해졌다.
Hearing his words, my outlook brightened at the realization that there was a way out.
