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Korean idiom be robust or broad-minded

Idioms linked to “선13” · Linked dictionary word

선이 굵다

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  • 선이 굵다

English rendering be robust or broad-minded Literal translation: “the lines are thick”

Meaning 1

생김새가 크고 튼튼하다.

To have large, sturdy features or build.

Dictionary example 1

골격이 억세고 울퉁불퉁하여 선이 굵은 그의 얼굴은 매우 인상적이었다.

His strongly built, rugged face with bold features was very impressive.
Meaning 2

성격이나 행동 따위가 대범하거나 통이 크다.

For one’s personality or behavior to be bold or magnanimous.

Dictionary example 1

선이 굵은 동작.

Bold movements.

Dictionary example 2

그는 워낙 선이 굵어서 웬만한 일에는 눈도 끔쩍하지 않는다.

He is so broad-minded that ordinary matters do not make him blink.

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“선이 굵다” — be robust or broad-minded: To have large, sturdy features or build.
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