English rendering Begin speaking Literal translation: “Open the mouth of speech”
Open one’s mouth and start speaking
Dictionary example 1
그는 장내의 소란이 진정되자 “여러분!” 하고 말부리를 헐었다.
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Writing text말부리를 헐다
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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 
2 meanings A topic arises; a secret gets out A conversation about something begins. 
2 meanings make sense or reach an agreement For what is said to be reasonable. Browse in Hangul order.
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