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Korean idiom put one’s heart and strength into work

살손 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 붙이다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 살손(을) 붙이다
  • 살손을 붙이다
  • 살손 붙이다

English rendering put one’s heart and strength into work Literal translation: “apply earnest hands”

Meaning 1

정성을 다하여 힘껏 하다.

To work with all one’s sincerity and strength.

Dictionary example 1

살손을 붙여도 어려운 형편에 그렇게 대충대충해서 될지 모르겠군.

It is difficult even with wholehearted effort; I wonder whether such slapdash work will do.

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“살손을 붙이다” — put one’s heart and strength into work: To work with all one’s sincerity and strength.
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