WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “벼락” · Linked dictionary word
벼락 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 맞다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 벼락(을) 맞다
- 벼락을 맞다
- 벼락 맞다
English rendering Receive harsh punishment or scolding Literal translation: “Be struck by lightning”
Meaning 1
아주 못된 짓을 하여 큰 벌을 받다.
Receive a severe punishment for very wicked acts
Dictionary example 1
남의 눈에 피눈물 나게 하다가는 벼락을 맞지.
Make others shed tears of blood and you will be severely punished.
Meaning 2
심하게 꾸중을 듣다.
Be scolded severely
Dictionary example 1
커닝을 하다가 선생님으로부터 벼락을 맞았다.
I was caught cheating and severely scolded by the teacher.
