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Idioms linked to “선13” · Linked dictionary word

선을 대다

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English rendering Establish connections Literal translation: “Connect a line”

Meaning 1

어떤 인물이나 단체와 관계를 가지다.

Form a relationship with a person or group

Dictionary example 1

그는 회사의 고위층에 선을 대어서 취직을 했다.

He got the job by making connections with senior company officials.

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These idioms are linked to the same word, “선”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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“선을 대다” — Establish connections: Form a relationship with a person or group
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