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Korean idiom A topic arises; a secret gets out

Idioms linked to “말01” · Linked dictionary word

말 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 나다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 말(이) 나다
  • 말이 나다
  • 말 나다

English rendering A topic arises; a secret gets out Literal translation: “Words arise”

Meaning 1

어떤 이야기가 시작되다.

A conversation about something begins.

Dictionary example 1

말이 난 김에 얘기하는데 말이지 너 그러면 못쓴다.

Since the subject has come up, let me say you mustn't behave like that.
Meaning 2

비밀스러운 일이 다른 사람의 입에 오르내리게 되다.

Have a secret affair discussed by others.

Dictionary example 1

그 일은 이미 말이 나 버렸다.

That affair has already become known.

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“말이 나다” — A topic arises; a secret gets out: A conversation about something begins.
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