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Korean idiom bleed someone dry

Idioms linked to “등-골02” · Linked dictionary word

등골 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 빨아먹다 [빼먹다] Possible alternative: “빼먹다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 등골(을) 빨아먹다[빼먹다]
  • 등골을 빨아먹다
  • 등골 빨아먹다
  • 등골을 빼먹다 Unverified form
  • 등골 빼먹다 Unverified form

English rendering bleed someone dry Literal translation: “suck out [extract] the backbone”

Meaning 1

남의 재물을 착취하거나 농락하며 빼앗아 먹다.

To exploit or manipulate someone and rob them of their wealth.

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“등골을 빨아먹다” — bleed someone dry: To exploit or manipulate someone and rob them of their wealth.
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