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Idioms linked to “발01” · Linked dictionary word

발 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 묶이다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 발(이) 묶이다
  • 발이 묶이다
  • 발 묶이다

English rendering Be tied down Literal translation: “One's feet are bound”

Meaning 1

몸을 움직일 수 없거나 활동할 수 없는 형편이 되다.

Be unable to move or engage in activities.

Dictionary example 1

그는 집안일에 발이 묶여 당분간은 공부를 할 수 없게 되었다.

Family matters tied him down, preventing him from studying for the time being.

Dictionary example 2

갑작스러운 태풍으로 손님들이 발이 묶였다.

The sudden typhoon stranded the guests.

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

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Illustration of the first meaning of “발이 빠르다”: To take appropriate measures promptly. act quickly To take appropriate measures promptly. Illustration of the first meaning of “발이 손이 되도록 빌다”: Beg so earnestly that hands alone seem insufficient and even feet must be used. Beg desperately Beg so earnestly that hands alone seem insufficient and even feet must be used. Illustration of the first meaning of “발이 익다”: To be familiar with a route from having traveled it many times. Shared · 2 know a route well To be familiar with a route from having traveled it many times. Illustration of the first meaning of “발이 잦다”: Go to a place often Visit frequently Go to a place often Illustration of the first meaning of “발이 저리다”: Feel anxious or uneasy because one has committed a wrong. Feel guilty and uneasy Feel anxious or uneasy because one has committed a wrong. Illustration of the first meaning of “발이 짧다”: Arrive at a meal after everyone else has finished Miss out on food Arrive at a meal after everyone else has finished Illustration of the first meaning of “발 벗고 나서다”: Step forward actively. Shared · 2 Step forward eagerly Step forward actively. Illustration of the first meaning of “발 벗고 대들다”: To step forward and engage actively. pitch in wholeheartedly To step forward and engage actively. Illustration of the first meaning of “발에 채다”: Be commonly scattered about everywhere Be everywhere Be commonly scattered about everywhere Illustration of the first meaning of “발을 구르다”: Be extremely distressed or feel urgent pressure. Be desperately anxious Be extremely distressed or feel urgent pressure.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “족장을 대다”: Strike wildly. Beat wildly Strike wildly. Illustration of the first meaning of “족장을 맞다”: For a bridegroom to be hung upside down and struck on the soles of the feet. 2 meanings have one’s soles struck For a bridegroom to be hung upside down and struck on the soles of the feet. Illustration of the first meaning of “족장을 치다”: Playfully hang the bridegroom upside down and beat his soles to obtain a post-wedding feast from him Ritually beat the groom’s soles Playfully hang the bridegroom upside down and beat his soles to obtain a post-wedding feast from him Illustration of the first meaning of “족장톱을 가시다”: In the royal court, an expression formerly used for trimming toenails. Trim the toenails In the royal court, an expression formerly used for trimming toenails. Illustration of the first meaning of “첫발을 떼다”: Enter the beginning of a task or business. Take the first step Enter the beginning of a task or business. Illustration of the first meaning of “맨발을 벗고 나서다”: Step forward actively. Shared · 2 Step forward eagerly Step forward actively. Illustration of the first meaning of “발그림자도 끊다”: Stop visiting or sever a relationship. Shared · 2 Sever all contact Stop visiting or sever a relationship. Illustration of the first meaning of “발그림자도 들여놓지 않다”: To make no appearance whatsoever. not show up at all To make no appearance whatsoever. Illustration of the first meaning of “발길에 채다”: Be despised and trampled. 2 meanings Be trampled on; be everywhere Be despised and trampled. Illustration of the first meaning of “발길이 내키지 않다”: To be unable to act readily because one feels reluctant or awkward. Shared · 3 be reluctant to go To be unable to act readily because one feels reluctant or awkward.

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