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Korean idiom Fire someone

Idioms linked to “목01” · Linked dictionary word

목 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 자르다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 목(을) 자르다
  • 목을 자르다
  • 목 자르다

English rendering Fire someone Literal translation: “Cut someone's neck”

Meaning 1

직장에서 쫓아내다.

Dismiss someone from work.

Dictionary example 1

사장은 직무 태만이라는 이유로 과장의 목을 잘랐다.

The boss fired the section chief for neglecting duties.
동의어 목(을) 베다 동의어 목을 떼다[따다] 동의어 목을 치다

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“목을 자르다” — Fire someone: Dismiss someone from work.
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