WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “맥01” · Linked dictionary word
맥 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 보다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 맥(을) 보다
- 맥을 보다
- 맥 보다
English rendering take a pulse or gauge someone Literal translation: “examine the pulse”
Meaning 1
맥박의 빠르고 느림을 살펴보다.
To examine the speed of a pulse.
Dictionary example 1
손목을 잡고 맥을 보다 .
Hold the wrist and take the pulse.
Meaning 2
남의 눈치나 뜻을 살펴보다.
To observe someone’s attitude or intentions.
Dictionary example 1
가만히 맥을 보니 남편은 싸웠는지 적삼이 찢어지고 얼굴에 상처가 있었다.
Looking him over quietly, she saw her husband’s shirt torn and his face injured, as though he had fought.
