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Korean idiom Be sleek and graceful; move deftly

Idioms linked to “물01” · Linked dictionary word

물 찬 제비

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  • 물 찬 제비

English rendering Be sleek and graceful; move deftly Literal translation: “A swallow that has kicked water”

Meaning 1

물을 차고 날아오른 제비처럼 몸매가 아주 매끈하여 보기 좋은 사람을 비유하여 이르는 말.

Figuratively, a person with a very sleek, attractive figure, like a swallow taking flight after skimming the water.

Dictionary example 1

신부는 얼굴이 보름달 같고 몸매는 물 찬 제비 같았다.

The bride's face was like a full moon, her figure like a swallow rising from water.
Meaning 2

동작이 민첩하고 깔끔하여 보기 좋은 행동을 함을 비유적으로 이르는 말.

Figuratively, perform attractive actions with agile, neat movements.

Dictionary example 1

물 찬 제비 같이 수비수를 제치고 공을 몰다.

Dribble past the defender as deftly as a swallow rising from water.

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“물 찬 제비” — Be sleek and graceful; move deftly: Figuratively, a person with a very sleek, attractive figure, like a swallow taking flight after skimming the water.
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