WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “눈-치” · Linked dictionary word
눈치 (가) The part “가” may be omitted. 보이다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 눈치(가) 보이다
- 눈치가 보이다
- 눈치 보이다
English rendering Feel conscious of others’ reactions Literal translation: “Others’ cues become visible”
Meaning 1
남의 마음과 태도를 살피게 되다.
Come to watch another’s feelings and attitude
Dictionary example 1
남편은 처음엔 노모와 조강지처의 눈치가 보여 조금씩 팔아 가던 땅을 겁 없이 없애기 시작했다.
At first the husband sold land little by little, conscious of his old mother and faithful wife, but then began disposing of it fearlessly.
