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Idioms linked to “뒤01” · Linked dictionary word

뒤가 들리다

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English rendering Run out of capital or be exposed Literal translation: “The rear is lifted”

Meaning 1

밑천이 다 떨어지다.

Run out of capital entirely

Dictionary example 1

뒤가 들려 장사를 그만두게 되었다.

I ran out of capital and had to give up the business.
Meaning 2

비밀로 하거나 숨긴 일이 나타나거나 알려지다.

Have a secret or hidden affair revealed or become known

Dictionary example 1

뒤가 들려 망신을 당했다.

The secret came out and I was disgraced.

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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 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. 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.

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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 뭉개다”: To drag along instead of acting promptly. 2 meanings dawdle To drag along instead of acting promptly. 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 Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 받들다”: Support or help a task. 2 meanings Support; carry on another's work Support or help a task. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 받치다”: To support an undertaking. provide backing To support an undertaking.

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