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Korean idiom Have one's words carry weight

말발 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 서다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 말발(이) 서다
  • 말발이 서다
  • 말발 서다

English rendering Have one's words carry weight Literal translation: “The force of speech stands”

Meaning 1

말하는 대로 시행이 잘되다.

Have things carried out as one says.

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“말발이 서다” — Have one's words carry weight: Have things carried out as one says.
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