English rendering stand firm in one’s argument Literal translation: “raise the force of one’s words”
To refuse to yield in one’s assertions.
Dictionary example 1
죽을 각오로 말발을 세우는 자는 아무리 소수라 해도 두려운 법이다.
Read the meanings, trace, then cover above the masking line and write. Uncover, choose a meaning, and make your own sentence.
Writing text말발을 세우다
Explore the body parts or scenes linked to this idiom.
A silent film that writes the headword and its meaning.
start talking Colloquially, to open one’s mouth and begin speaking. 
Shared · 2 Begin speaking Open one’s mouth and start speaking 
2 meanings Start a topic or disclose a secret Begin speaking on some topic 
2 meanings Be criticized; respond to handling Receive reprimands or become a target of criticism. 
begin to speak To begin speaking. 
Coordinate one’s stories Ensure one’s account matches another’s in order to tell a third party the same thing 
be beyond words To be so extreme that one cannot bear to describe it in words. 
Hold back one's words Stop oneself from saying what one intended. 
be speechless To be unable to speak from shock or disbelief. 
2 meanings Speak haltingly or harshly Have one’s words stammer and falter Browse in Hangul order.
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