WORDROW Korean Idioms 살 구멍 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 뚫다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 살 구멍(을) 뚫다
- 살 구멍을 뚫다
- 살 구멍 뚫다
English rendering find a way to make a living Literal translation: “bore a hole to live through”
Meaning 1
살아갈 길을 찾아내다.
To find a way to live.
Dictionary example 1
남편이 실직했으면 자네라도 어떻게 해서든 살 구멍을 뚫어 봐야 하지 않겠나?
If your husband has lost his job, should you not at least try somehow to find a way to make a living?