WORDROW Korean Idioms 뒷손 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 쓰다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 뒷손(을) 쓰다
- 뒷손을 쓰다
- 뒷손 쓰다
English rendering Make secret arrangements Literal translation: “Use a back hand”
Meaning 1
은밀히 대책을 강구하거나 뒷수습을 하다.
Secretly devise measures or handle the aftermath.
Dictionary example 1
먼저 뒷손을 써 놓고 일을 시작합시다.
Let's make arrangements behind the scenes before starting.