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Idioms linked to “말01” · Linked dictionary word

말 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 내다

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  • 말 내다

English rendering Start a topic or disclose a secret Literal translation: “Bring out words”

Meaning 1

어떤 이야기로 말을 시작하다.

Begin speaking on some topic

Dictionary example 1

뭘로 말을 내 보지?

What shall I bring up to start talking?
Meaning 2

비밀스러운 일을 다른 사람에게 말하다.

Tell someone else about a secret matter

Dictionary example 1

누가 말을 냈는지는 모르지만 아무 근거 없는 이야기다.

I don’t know who spread the story, but it has no basis.

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These idioms are linked to the same word, “말”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 듣다”: Receive reprimands or become a target of criticism. 2 meanings Be criticized; respond to handling Receive reprimands or become a target of criticism. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 떼다”: To begin speaking. begin to speak To begin speaking. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 맞추다”: Ensure one’s account matches another’s in order to tell a third party the same thing Coordinate one’s stories Ensure one’s account matches another’s in order to tell a third party the same thing Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 못 하다”: To be so extreme that one cannot bear to describe it in words. be beyond words To be so extreme that one cannot bear to describe it in words. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 삼키다”: Stop oneself from saying what one intended. Hold back one's words Stop oneself from saying what one intended. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 잃다”: To be unable to speak from shock or disbelief. be speechless To be unable to speak from shock or disbelief. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 굳다”: Have one’s words stammer and falter 2 meanings Speak haltingly or harshly Have one’s words stammer and falter Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 나다”: A conversation about something begins. 2 meanings A topic arises; a secret gets out A conversation about something begins. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 되다”: For what is said to be reasonable. 2 meanings make sense or reach an agreement For what is said to be reasonable. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 많다”: Be extremely talkative 2 meanings Be talkative or controversial Be extremely talkative

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Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 모자라다”: Have no words with which to respond Have no words in reply Have no words with which to respond Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 못 되다”: Of circumstances or conditions, be too bad to express in words. Be indescribably bad Of circumstances or conditions, be too bad to express in words. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 무겁다”: Be prudent and avoid careless speech. Be careful in one's words Be prudent and avoid careless speech. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 물 흐르듯 하다”: For words to come smoothly without hesitation. speak fluently For words to come smoothly without hesitation. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 아니다”: For words to be unreasonable. 2 meanings be nonsensical or in a dreadful state For words to be unreasonable. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이 있다”: Have a matter raised or discussed. Have already been discussed Have a matter raised or discussed. Illustration of the first meaning of “말이야 바른대로 말이지”: Honestly, according to the facts To speak frankly Honestly, according to the facts Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 것도 없다”: To be so obvious that there is no need to mention it deliberately. go without saying To be so obvious that there is no need to mention it deliberately. Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 것도 없이”: Without needing to say it because it is so obvious. Needless to say Without needing to say it because it is so obvious. Illustration of the first meaning of “말할 수 없다”: Be impossible to express in words Be indescribable Be impossible to express in words

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“말을 내다” — Start a topic or disclose a secret: Begin speaking on some topic
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