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Korean idiom Seek a way to survive

Idioms linked to “목-숨” · Linked dictionary word

목숨을 도모하다

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  • 목숨을 도모하다

English rendering Seek a way to survive Literal translation: “Plan for one’s life”

Meaning 1

죽을 지경에서 살길을 찾으려 하다.

Try to find a way to live when close to death

Dictionary example 1

이런 상황일수록 자포자기할 것이 아니라 목숨을 도모하셔야지요.

In circumstances like these, you should seek a way to survive rather than give up in despair.

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“목숨을 도모하다” — Seek a way to survive: Try to find a way to live when close to death
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