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Korean idiom Be unbearable to watch

Idioms linked to “눈01” · Linked dictionary word

눈 뜨고 볼 수 없다

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English rendering Be unbearable to watch Literal translation: “Be unable to look with open eyes”

Meaning 1

눈앞의 광경이 참혹하거나 민망할 정도로 아니꼬워 차마 볼 수 없다.

Be unable to bear looking because the scene is horrific or offensively embarrassing

Dictionary example 1

차마 눈 뜨고 볼 수 없는 참상이 벌어졌다.

A scene too horrific to bear watching unfolded.

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“눈 뜨고 볼 수 없다” — Be unbearable to watch: Be unable to bear looking because the scene is horrific or offensively embarrassing
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