WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “발01” · Linked dictionary word
발 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 빼다 [씻다] Possible alternative: “씻다” · Usage not verified
- Form listed in the dictionary: 발(을) 빼다[씻다]
- 발을 빼다
- 발 빼다
- 발을 씻다 Unverified form
- 발 씻다 Unverified form
English rendering withdraw completely Literal translation: “take out [wash] one’s feet”
Meaning 1
어떤 일에서 관계를 완전히 끊고 물러나다.
To cut all ties with some matter and withdraw.
Dictionary example 1
노름판에서 발을 빼고 이제는 착실히 일을 하기로 했네.
I have left the gambling scene and decided to work diligently from now on.
Dictionary example 2
폭력단에 한번 들어서면 발을 빼기 어렵다고 한다.
They say that once you join a gang, it is hard to get out.
