Idioms linked to “눈01” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering Have venom rise in one’s eyes Literal translation: “The eyes stand on end”
Have anger bring a venomous expression to one’s eyes
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형님은 친구가 비웃는 소리를 하자 눈이 곤두섰다.
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Shared · 5 Lose one's damned senses A highly vulgar expression for losing reason through a shocking event or obsession. 
Shared · 6 have one’s eyes pop in surprise To be greatly startled. 
have low standards To have a low level of discernment. 
2 meanings Have high standards or good taste Habitually seek only things better than the ordinary 
2 meanings Lose one's senses; have one's attention drawn Lose judgment through shock or rage. 
Widen one’s eyes in surprise Open one’s eyes wide from great surprise or puzzlement 
Shared · 5 lose one’s reason To lose one’s reason after a shocking event or through obsession with something. 
Have eyes wide with shock Have one's eyes widen from surprise or fear. 
stare fixedly An expression for gazing at one spot without moving. 
Have many watching eyes Have many people watching 
Be attracted to each other Of two people, have feelings or intentions connect. 
Have poor powers of observation Have a weak ability to observe and understand things 
Suddenly come alert Suddenly regain alertness. 
be consumed by self-interest To be intensely absorbed in seeking only one’s own advantage. 
Shared · 4 wait anxiously for ages To wait a long time in great anguish. 
Shared · 2 Misjudge something obvious A reproachful expression used when someone misperceives the obvious 
Be beside oneself with rage Become so excited and enraged that one nearly loses reason 
Be offensive to watch Find someone's behavior unpleasant and disgusting to see. 
Be intensely obsessed with self-interest An emphatic expression for being intensely absorbed in pursuing only one's own interests. 
be very much alive To be fully alive and well. Browse in Hangul order.
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