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Idioms linked to “물01” · Linked dictionary word

물 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 젖다

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  • 물이 젖다
  • 물 젖다

English rendering Be steeped in an influence Literal translation: “Be wet with water”

Meaning 1

생활에 배도록 깊은 영향을 받다.

Be so deeply influenced that it permeates one's life.

Dictionary example 1

낡은 인습에 물이 젖다 .

Be steeped in outdated customs.

Dictionary example 2

친구는 외국 생활에 물이 젖어 식사도 외국식으로 한다.

My friend has become so accustomed to living abroad that even meals are foreign-style.

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These idioms are linked to the same word, “물”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “물인지 불인지 모르다”: Act recklessly without distinguishing right and wrong or examining matters Act without any judgment Act recklessly without distinguishing right and wrong or examining matters Illustration of the first meaning of “물 건너가다”: For a situation to have ended so that no action can be taken. be beyond remedy For a situation to have ended so that no action can be taken. Illustration of the first meaning of “물 끓듯 하다”: For many people to become highly agitated. be in a bubbling uproar For many people to become highly agitated. Illustration of the first meaning of “물 만난 고기”: Describe escaping hardship and finding a setting in which one can flourish. Be in one's element Describe escaping hardship and finding a setting in which one can flourish. Illustration of the first meaning of “물 뿌린 듯이”: A figurative expression for many people suddenly becoming quiet or solemn. Shared · 2 fall suddenly silent A figurative expression for many people suddenly becoming quiet or solemn. Illustration of the first meaning of “물 쏘듯 총 쏘듯”: Figuratively, talk indiscriminately whatever comes to one’s mouth, whether sensible or not Babble indiscriminately Figuratively, talk indiscriminately whatever comes to one’s mouth, whether sensible or not Illustration of the first meaning of “물 쓰듯”: Use goods wastefully or squander money freely. Spend freely Use goods wastefully or squander money freely. Illustration of the first meaning of “물 위의 기름”: A relationship in which people cannot blend and remain detached. Shared · 2 Fail to mix with others A relationship in which people cannot blend and remain detached. Illustration of the first meaning of “물 찬 제비”: Figuratively, a person with a very sleek, attractive figure, like a swallow taking flight after skimming the water. 2 meanings Be sleek and graceful; move deftly Figuratively, a person with a very sleek, attractive figure, like a swallow taking flight after skimming the water. Illustration of the first meaning of “물 퍼붓듯”: For rain to fall extremely heavily. 2 meanings pour down or pour out words For rain to fall extremely heavily.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “바다와 같다”: Mean that something is extremely vast or deep Be as vast or deep as the sea Mean that something is extremely vast or deep Illustration of the first meaning of “백결이 치다”: For an innumerable crowd in white clothes to gather and murmur A vast crowd mills about For an innumerable crowd in white clothes to gather and murmur Illustration of the first meaning of “빙산의 일각”: A figurative expression meaning that most is hidden and what is visible outside is only a tiny portion. the tip of the iceberg A figurative expression meaning that most is hidden and what is visible outside is only a tiny portion. Illustration of the first meaning of “살얼음을 밟다”: Feel deeply anxious because things are precarious Feel as though treading thin ice Feel deeply anxious because things are precarious Illustration of the first meaning of “살얼음을 밟듯”: Very carefully through fear. With extreme caution Very carefully through fear. Illustration of the first meaning of “약물을 맞다”: Visit a medicinal spring to drink its water or wash one’s body to prevent or cure illness Shared · 2 Take healing spring water Visit a medicinal spring to drink its water or wash one’s body to prevent or cure illness Illustration of the first meaning of “큰물이 가다”: For heavy rain to make a river or stream overflow and sweep through fields Floodwaters sweep through For heavy rain to make a river or stream overflow and sweep through fields Illustration of the first meaning of “강 건너 불 보듯”: The manner of standing by indifferently, considering something unrelated to oneself. Shared · 3 watch with indifference The manner of standing by indifferently, considering something unrelated to oneself. Illustration of the first meaning of “강 건너 불구경”: Stand by indifferently, considering the matter unrelated to oneself. Shared · 3 Watch unconcernedly Stand by indifferently, considering the matter unrelated to oneself. Illustration of the first meaning of “거품을 치다”: Remove foam by exposing it to cold air or the like Disperse foam Remove foam by exposing it to cold air or the like

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“물이 젖다” — Be steeped in an influence: Be so deeply influenced that it permeates one's life.
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