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Idioms linked to “소03” · Linked dictionary word

소 (가) The part “가” may be omitted. 푸주에 들어가듯

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 소(가) 푸주에 들어가듯
  • 소가 푸주에 들어가듯
  • 소 푸주에 들어가듯

English rendering Be extremely reluctant to go Literal translation: “Like a cow entering a butcher’s shop”

Meaning 1

소가 푸주에 들어가기 싫어하듯 어떤 곳에 무척 가기 싫어하는 모양을 비유적으로 이르는 말.

Figuratively, the manner of being extremely unwilling to go somewhere, as a cow dislikes entering a butcher’s shop

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

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Illustration of the first meaning of “걸귀가 들린 듯이”: Figuratively, the manner of craving food excessively Eat as though possessed Figuratively, the manner of craving food excessively Illustration of the first meaning of “돼지 멱따는 소리”: An extremely unpleasant shrieking sound An unbearable screech An extremely unpleasant shrieking sound Illustration of the first meaning of “마각을 드러내다”: Literally, someone costumed as a horse’s legs reveals themselves; reveal concealed actions or one’s true identity Reveal one’s true colors Literally, someone costumed as a horse’s legs reveals themselves; reveal concealed actions or one’s true identity Illustration of the first meaning of “마각이 드러나다”: Have concealed deeds or one's true identity exposed. Have one's true nature exposed Have concealed deeds or one's true identity exposed. Illustration of the first meaning of “말을 바꾸어 타다”: Change or replace a person, undertaking, or the like Switch people or plans Change or replace a person, undertaking, or the like Illustration of the first meaning of “쇠귀를 잡다”: Become the leader of an alliance. Become the leader of an alliance Become the leader of an alliance. Illustration of the first meaning of “영각을 쓰다”: For a bull to bellow loudly to call a cow Bellow loudly For a bull to bellow loudly to call a cow Illustration of the first meaning of “주마를 놓다”: Drive a horse and travel rapidly. Ride quickly Drive a horse and travel rapidly.

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“소가 푸주에 들어가듯” — Be extremely reluctant to go: Figuratively, the manner of being extremely unwilling to go somewhere, as a cow dislikes entering a butcher’s shop
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