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Korean idiom Someone poised to seize an opportunity

Idioms linked to “병아리” · Linked dictionary word

병아리 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 본 솔개

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 병아리(를) 본 솔개
  • 병아리를 본 솔개
  • 병아리 본 솔개

English rendering Someone poised to seize an opportunity Literal translation: “A kite that has seen a chick”

Meaning 1

병아리를 노리는 솔개처럼 기다리던 때나 사물을 차지하려고 기회를 노리는 사람을 비유적으로 이르는 말.

Figuratively, someone watching for the chance to obtain an awaited moment or object, like a kite eyeing a chick

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“병아리를 본 솔개” — Someone poised to seize an opportunity: Figuratively, someone watching for the chance to obtain an awaited moment or object, like a kite eyeing a chick
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