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Korean idiom Take the plunge; turn a blind eye

Idioms linked to “눈01” · Linked dictionary word

눈 딱 [꼭] Possible alternative: “꼭” · Usage not verified 감다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 눈 딱[꼭] 감다
  • 눈 딱 감다
  • 눈 꼭 감다 Unverified form

English rendering Take the plunge; turn a blind eye Literal translation: “Shut one's eyes tight [firmly]”

Meaning 1

더 이상 다른 것을 생각하지 않다.

Stop thinking about anything else.

Dictionary example 1

이번 기회에 눈 딱 감고 자동차를 한 대 샀다.

I took the plunge and bought a car this time.
Meaning 2

남의 허물 따위를 보고도 못 본 체하다.

Pretend not to see another's faults or the like.

Dictionary example 1

형님이 한 번만 눈 딱 감아 주신다면 다시는 이런 짓 안 하겠습니다.

If you turn a blind eye just this once, I won't do this again.

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“눈 딱 감다” — Take the plunge; turn a blind eye: Stop thinking about anything else.
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