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Idioms linked to “뒤01” · Linked dictionary word

뒤가 늘어지다

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  • 뒤가 늘어지다

English rendering Linger or finish slowly Literal translation: “The back end drags”

Meaning 1

한번 앉으면 좀처럼 일어나지 않다.

Be reluctant to get up once seated

Dictionary example 1

저 사람은 또 뒤가 늘어지게 생겼으니 우리라도 서둘러서 빨리 떠나도록 하자.

That person looks likely to linger again, so let’s at least hurry and leave.
Meaning 2

끝을 맺는 것이 느리다.

Be slow to finish

Dictionary example 1

그렇게 뒤가 늘어져서야 뭘 믿고 일을 맡기겠니?

How can I trust you with work if you are so slow to finish?

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These idioms are linked to the same word, “뒤”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 드러나다”: Have secret or concealed affairs appear or become known. Have hidden deeds exposed Have secret or concealed affairs appear or become known. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 든든하다”: To feel strong rather than empty because one has eaten. 2 meanings feel fortified or well supported To feel strong rather than empty because one has eaten. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 들리다”: Run out of capital entirely 2 meanings Run out of capital or be exposed Run out of capital entirely Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 무겁다”: Feel uncomfortable because stool will not pass easily. 2 meanings Feel constipated; have lingering illness Feel uncomfortable because stool will not pass easily. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 무사하다”: To have nothing at all to worry about in an undertaking’s aftermath, or no need to worry. have no repercussions to fear To have nothing at all to worry about in an undertaking’s aftermath, or no need to worry. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 저리다”: Feel anxious or afraid that one’s words or actions will go wrong later Fear consequences Feel anxious or afraid that one’s words or actions will go wrong later Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 켕기다”: Feel uneasy because of a weakness or wrongdoing. Have an uneasy conscience Feel uneasy because of a weakness or wrongdoing. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 돌리다”: To treat something as unimportant. give lower priority To treat something as unimportant. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 물러나다”: Retire from one’s duties or social activities Shared · 2 Retire Retire from one’s duties or social activities Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 빠지다”: Retire from one's duties or social activity. Shared · 2 Retire from activity Retire from one's duties or social activity.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 뭉개다”: To drag along instead of acting promptly. 2 meanings dawdle To drag along instead of acting promptly. Illustration of the first meaning of “똥구멍이 찢어지다”: Figuratively, live in extreme poverty Shared · 2 Live in grinding poverty Figuratively, live in extreme poverty Illustration of the first meaning of “엉덩이가 가볍다”: Be unable to remain long in one place and leave promptly. Shared · 2 Be restless Be unable to remain long in one place and leave promptly. Illustration of the first meaning of “엉덩이가 구리다”: An expression meaning someone seems responsible for wrongdoing, likening it to smelling bad after passing wind. seem to be the guilty party An expression meaning someone seems responsible for wrongdoing, likening it to smelling bad after passing wind. Illustration of the first meaning of “엉덩이가 근질근질하다”: Be unable to stay seated in one place and repeatedly want to get up and move Be unable to sit still Be unable to stay seated in one place and repeatedly want to get up and move Illustration of the first meaning of “엉덩이가 무겁다”: Rarely get up once seated. Shared · 4 Stay seated for a long time Rarely get up once seated. Illustration of the first meaning of “엉덩이를 붙이다”: To settle into a seat. sit down To settle into a seat. Illustration of the first meaning of “궁둥이가 가볍다”: Be unable to remain in one place long and leave promptly. Shared · 2 Be unable to stay put Be unable to remain in one place long and leave promptly. Illustration of the first meaning of “궁둥이가 무겁다”: To be very reluctant to rise once seated. Shared · 4 be reluctant to get up To be very reluctant to rise once seated. Illustration of the first meaning of “궁둥이를 붙이다”: Sit with one’s buttocks on the ground or floor 3 meanings Sit down or settle Sit with one’s buttocks on the ground or floor

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Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 거두다”: To deal with the aftermath. clean up the aftermath To deal with the aftermath. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 노리다”: Watch another’s words and actions closely for a chance to find defects or weaknesses Watch for someone’s weak point Watch another’s words and actions closely for a chance to find defects or weaknesses Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 누르다”: Obtain a prior promise out of concern for what may follow. Secure an assurance in advance Obtain a prior promise out of concern for what may follow. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 다지다”: To obtain an assurance beforehand so that later matters do not go wrong. secure the follow-through To obtain an assurance beforehand so that later matters do not go wrong. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 달다”: Continue and supplement words spoken earlier Add a follow-up remark Continue and supplement words spoken earlier Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 두다”: Avoid an immediate conclusion and leave leeway, considering what may come later. 2 meanings Leave room for later; hold a grudge Avoid an immediate conclusion and leave leeway, considering what may come later. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 맑히다”: To tidy up or settle an undertaking’s conclusion cleanly. finish things cleanly To tidy up or settle an undertaking’s conclusion cleanly. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 맡기다”: Entrust subsequent affairs to someone Entrust what follows Entrust subsequent affairs to someone Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 물다”: Continue one after another. Follow in succession Continue one after another. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 밀다”: Support or help someone advance or develop quickly Provide backing Support or help someone advance or develop quickly

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“뒤가 늘어지다” — Linger or finish slowly: Be reluctant to get up once seated
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