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Korean idiom Provide a chance to perform

멍석을 깔다 [펴다] Possible alternative: “펴다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 멍석을 깔다[펴다]
  • 멍석을 깔다
  • 멍석을 펴다 Unverified form

English rendering Provide a chance to perform Literal translation: “Lay out [spread] a straw mat”

Meaning 1

하고 싶은 대로 할 기회를 주거나 마련하다.

Give or prepare an opportunity to do as one wishes

Dictionary example 1

뒷말을 하는 사람들은 정작 멍석을 깔아 주면 입을 다물기 마련이다.

People who criticize behind one’s back usually fall silent when given a platform.

Dictionary example 2

김 감독은 그들이 자신도 몰랐던 끼를 펼칠 멍석을 펴 주었다.

Director Kim gave them a chance to display talents they had not known they possessed.

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“멍석을 깔다” — Provide a chance to perform: Give or prepare an opportunity to do as one wishes
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