WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “배01” · Linked dictionary word
배 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 불리다 [채우다] Possible alternative: “채우다” · Usage not verified
- Form listed in the dictionary: 배(를) 불리다[채우다]
- 배를 불리다
- 배 불리다
- 배를 채우다 Unverified form
- 배 채우다 Unverified form
English rendering line one’s own pockets Literal translation: “fatten [fill] the belly”
Meaning 1
재물이나 이득을 많이 차지하여 사리사욕을 채우다.
To satisfy selfish desires by taking much wealth or profit for oneself.
Dictionary example 1
그는 시간이 흐를수록 요령껏 자기 배만 불리기에 정신이 없었다.
As time went on, he became absorbed only in cleverly lining his own pockets.
Dictionary example 2
네 배를 채우는 데만 급급해하지 말고 남 좀 생각해라.
Do not focus only on filling your own belly; think of others too.
