WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “발01” · Linked dictionary word
발을 뽑다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 발을 뽑다
- 발을 뽑다
English rendering pull out or remove one’s footwear Literal translation: “pull out one’s feet”
Meaning 1
관계된 일에서 물러나거나 책임을 피하여 빠져나오다.
To withdraw from a matter one is involved in, or get out of it to avoid responsibility.
Dictionary example 1
그가 손을 떼자마자 나도 합병된 회사에 정열을 쏟아 부을 의욕이 없어 발을 뽑았다.
As soon as he withdrew, I too pulled out, lacking the will to pour my passion into the merged company.
Meaning 2
어떤 상태에서 벗어나다.
To escape from a certain state.
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Meaning 3
신은 것을 벗다.
To take off what one is wearing on one’s feet.
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