WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “보다01” · Linked dictionary word
보란 듯이
- Form listed in the dictionary: 보란 듯이
- 보란 듯이
English rendering proudly for all to see Literal translation: “as if telling others to look”
Meaning 1
남이 보고 부러워하도록 자랑스럽거나 떳떳하게.
Proudly or confidently so that others see and envy one.
Dictionary example 1
보란 듯이 살다.
Live proudly for all to see.
Dictionary example 2
그는 성공하여 고향 사람들 앞에 보란 듯이 나타났다.
He became successful and appeared before his hometown neighbors with pride.
