English rendering make a modest living Literal translation: “lift [eat] a spoonful of rice”
To live reasonably well because one’s circumstances are passable.
Dictionary example 1
근근이 밥숟가락이나 뜨고 지낸다.
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Writing text밥숟가락이나 뜨다
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These idioms share an illustration on this site. Sharing an illustration does not mean they have the same meaning.
A silent film that writes the headword and its meaning.
Glance off the target rim For an arrow to strike the target’s rim and bounce away 
Shared · 2 Beat around the bush Speak indirectly rather than plainly identifying the point. 
2 meanings Shared · 2 beat around the bush To speak indirectly rather than identify something directly. 
Serve a lavish feast Set a very large amount of food on a table. 
have a table laden with food For a table to be filled with food. 
Pass away A euphemistic expression for dying. 
begin eating A figurative expression for eating a meal. 
Have a clear, beautiful voice Figuratively, describe an exceptionally clear and beautiful voice 
Become utterly destitute Express extreme poverty with nothing owned, suggesting that all household possessions are gone and only a small begging bowl remains. 
ruin things To ruin an undertaking. Browse in Hangul order.
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