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Korean idiom Lose one's senses; have one's attention drawn

Idioms linked to “눈01” · Linked dictionary word

눈 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 돌아가다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 눈(이) 돌아가다
  • 눈이 돌아가다
  • 눈 돌아가다

English rendering Lose one's senses; have one's attention drawn Literal translation: “One's eyes turn”

Meaning 1

놀라거나 격분하여 사리 분별을 못하다.

Lose judgment through shock or rage.

Dictionary example 1

그는 헤어지자는 그녀의 말에 눈이 돌아갔다.

He lost his senses when she said they should break up.

Dictionary example 2

선생은 적이 제자를 죽였기 때문에 눈이 돌아가 있는 상태였다.

The teacher was beside themself because the enemy had killed their pupil.

Dictionary example 3

도박꾼은 돈을 잃으면 본전 생각에 눈이 돌아가 더 도박에 몰입한다.

When a gambler loses money, the desire to recover it drives them mad and deeper into gambling.
Meaning 2

관심을 가지고 주의를 모으다.

Focus attention with interest.

Dictionary example 1

아름다운 이성이 지나가면 자신도 모르게 눈이 돌아간다.

When an attractive person of the opposite sex passes, one's eyes turn involuntarily.

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“눈이 돌아가다” — Lose one's senses; have one's attention drawn: Lose judgment through shock or rage.
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