WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “눈01” · Linked dictionary word
눈 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 뒤집히다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 눈(이) 뒤집히다
- 눈이 뒤집히다
- 눈 뒤집히다
English rendering lose one’s reason Literal translation: “the eyes turn inside out”
Meaning 1
충격적인 일을 당하거나 어떤 일에 집착하여 이성을 잃다.
To lose one’s reason after a shocking event or through obsession with something.
Dictionary example 1
그는 집 나간 아들을 찾아다니기에 눈이 뒤집혔다.
He became frantic searching for his son who had left home.
Dictionary example 2
그는 모욕적인 말을 듣는 순간 눈이 뒤집힐 정도로 화가 났다.
The instant he heard the insult, he was so angry that he nearly lost his reason.
동의어 눈알이 뒤집히다
