WORDROW Korean Idioms 눈칫밥 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 먹다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 눈칫밥(을) 먹다
- 눈칫밥을 먹다
- 눈칫밥 먹다
English rendering live under others’ disapproving eyes Literal translation: “eat rice seasoned with watchful glances”
Meaning 1
다른 사람의 눈치를 살피면서 기를 펴지 못하고 불편하게 생활하다.
To live uneasily and without confidence, constantly watching how others react.
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