Idioms linked to “말01” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering Hold back one's words Literal translation: “Swallow words”
Stop oneself from saying what one intended.
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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. 
2 meanings Be talkative or controversial Be extremely talkative 
Have no words in reply Have no words with which to respond 
Be indescribably bad Of circumstances or conditions, be too bad to express in words. 
Be careful in one's words Be prudent and avoid careless speech. 
speak fluently For words to come smoothly without hesitation. 
2 meanings be nonsensical or in a dreadful state For words to be unreasonable. 
Have already been discussed Have a matter raised or discussed. 
To speak frankly Honestly, according to the facts 
go without saying To be so obvious that there is no need to mention it deliberately. 
Needless to say Without needing to say it because it is so obvious. 
Be indescribable Be impossible to express in words 
Shared · 2 Cut someone off mid-sentence Stop another person while they are speaking. 
Remain perfectly composed Remain calm with no change in words or complexion 
begin with an introduction To begin a speech or text before entering the main subject. 
Use someone's words as evidence Use another person's words as evidence for what one wishes to say. 
give a hint To provide a clue from which the outcome of an event or phenomenon can be predicted. Browse in Hangul order.
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