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Korean idiom use as a rough measure

Idioms linked to “대중01” · Linked dictionary word

대중 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 삼다

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  • 대중을 삼다
  • 대중 삼다

English rendering use as a rough measure Literal translation: “take as a measuring standard”

Meaning 1

어림짐작의 표준으로 삼다.

To use something as a standard for estimation.

Dictionary example 1

손 뼘을 대중 삼아서 재어 보니 적어도 다섯 자는 될 것 같다.

Measuring roughly by hand spans, it seems to be at least five feet long.

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“대중을 삼다” — use as a rough measure: To use something as a standard for estimation.
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