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Korean idiom Think quickly on one's feet

Idioms linked to “머리01” · Linked dictionary word

머리가 (잘) The part “잘” may be omitted. 돌아가다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 머리가 (잘) 돌아가다
  • 머리가 잘 돌아가다
  • 머리가 돌아가다

English rendering Think quickly on one's feet Literal translation: “One's head turns [well]”

Meaning 1

임기응변으로 생각이 잘 떠오르거나 미치다.

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Dictionary example 1

김 과장이 급한 일을 척척 처리하는 것을 보면 그가 머리가 잘 돌아감을 알 수 있다.

Seeing Manager Kim handle urgent affairs deftly shows how quickly he thinks.

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