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Korean idiom Swear by one's name

성을 갈다

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English rendering Swear by one's name Literal translation: “Change one's surname”

Meaning 1

어떤 일을 다시는 하지 않겠다고 맹세하거나 어떤 것을 장담하다.

Swear never to do something again or guarantee something.

Dictionary example 1

내가 다시 도둑질을 하면 성을 간다.

If I steal again, I'll change my surname.

Dictionary example 2

내 말이 틀리면 성을 갈겠다.

If my words are wrong, I'll change my surname.

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“성을 갈다” — Swear by one's name: Swear never to do something again or guarantee something.
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