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Korean idiom Shake one’s head in refusal

Idioms linked to “머리01” · Linked dictionary word

머리 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 흔들다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 머리(를) 흔들다
  • 머리를 흔들다
  • 머리 흔들다

English rendering Shake one’s head in refusal Literal translation: “Shake the head”

Meaning 1

강한 거부의 의사를 표현하거나 진저리를 치다.

Express strong rejection or shudder with aversion

Dictionary example 1

남편은 내가 친구 얘기를 꺼내자 머리를 흔들며 못마땅해하는 표정을 지었다.

When I brought up my friend, my husband shook his head with a displeased expression.

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“머리를 흔들다” — Shake one’s head in refusal: Express strong rejection or shudder with aversion
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