Idioms linked to “뒤01” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering Investigate someone secretly Literal translation: “Dig into the rear”
Conduct a covert background investigation to discover hidden motives or actions
Dictionary example 1
나에 대해 속속들이 잘 아는 걸로 보아 이미 나의 뒤를 캔 게 분명하다.
Read the meanings, trace, then cover above the masking line and write. Uncover, choose a meaning, and make your own sentence.
Writing text뒤를 캐다
Explore the body parts or scenes linked to this idiom.
A silent film that writes the headword and its meaning.
Soothe hurt feelings Ease or eliminate pent-up feelings. 
Shared · 2 have something to hide To have a hidden weakness or wrongdoing. 
2 meanings Have a clean record; have no hangover Have no hidden weaknesses or wrongdoing. 
have a guilty conscience To feel uneasy and unable to act confidently because of one’s own weakness. 
Fear later repercussions Feel uneasy lest one’s mistake or weakness cause trouble later 
2 meanings Linger or finish slowly Be reluctant to get up once seated 
Have hidden deeds exposed Have secret or concealed affairs appear or become known. 
2 meanings feel fortified or well supported To feel strong rather than empty because one has eaten. 
2 meanings Run out of capital or be exposed Run out of capital entirely 
2 meanings Feel constipated; have lingering illness Feel uncomfortable because stool will not pass easily. 
have no repercussions to fear To have nothing at all to worry about in an undertaking’s aftermath, or no need to worry. 
Fear consequences Feel anxious or afraid that one’s words or actions will go wrong later 
Have an uneasy conscience Feel uneasy because of a weakness or wrongdoing. 
give lower priority To treat something as unimportant. 
Shared · 2 Retire Retire from one’s duties or social activities 
Shared · 2 Retire from activity Retire from one's duties or social activity. 
clean up the aftermath To deal with the aftermath. 
Watch for someone’s weak point Watch another’s words and actions closely for a chance to find defects or weaknesses 
Secure an assurance in advance Obtain a prior promise out of concern for what may follow. 
secure the follow-through To obtain an assurance beforehand so that later matters do not go wrong. Browse in Hangul order.
WORDROW Korean Idioms