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Korean idiom Be unequivocal

두부모 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 베듯 [자르듯] Possible alternative: “자르듯” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 두부모(를) 베듯[자르듯]
  • 두부모를 베듯
  • 두부모 베듯
  • 두부모를 자르듯 Unverified form
  • 두부모 자르듯 Unverified form

English rendering Be unequivocal Literal translation: “As though slicing [cutting] a block of tofu”

Meaning 1

어떤 요구를 여지없이 거절함을 비유적으로 이르는 말.

Figuratively, reject a request utterly and decisively

Dictionary example 1

삼촌은 나의 부탁을 두부모를 베듯 이 거절하였다.

My uncle rejected my request flatly.

Dictionary example 2

부당한 청탁을 두부모를 자르듯이 딱 잘라 거절하였다.

They firmly rejected the improper request without hesitation.
Meaning 2

모가 나게 자신의 입장이나 태도를 밝힘을 비유적으로 이르는 말.

Figuratively, state one’s position or attitude in a sharply defined manner

Dictionary example 1

그는 그 문제에 대해 두부모 베듯이 명백히 자기 입장을 밝히었다.

He stated his position on the issue with unmistakable clarity.

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“두부모를 베듯” — Be unequivocal: Figuratively, reject a request utterly and decisively
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