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Korean idiom Live in grinding poverty

똥구멍 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 찢어지다 [째지다] Possible alternative: “째지다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 똥구멍(이) 찢어지다[째지다]
  • 똥구멍이 찢어지다
  • 똥구멍 찢어지다
  • 똥구멍이 째지다 Unverified form
  • 똥구멍 째지다 Unverified form

English rendering Live in grinding poverty Literal translation: “One’s asshole splits [tears]”

Meaning 1

몹시 가난한 살림살이를 비유적으로 이르는 말.

Figuratively, live in extreme poverty

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“똥구멍이 찢어지다” — Live in grinding poverty: Figuratively, live in extreme poverty
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