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Korean idiom Act sensibly; look after one's interests

Idioms linked to “속01” · Linked dictionary word

속 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 차리다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 속(을) 차리다
  • 속을 차리다
  • 속 차리다

English rendering Act sensibly; look after one's interests Literal translation: “Put one's insides in order”

Meaning 1

지각 있게 처신하다.

Behave with sound judgment.

Dictionary example 1

속을 차릴 나이가 되다.

Reach an age to behave sensibly.
Meaning 2

자기의 실속을 꾸리다.

Manage one's own interests.

Dictionary example 1

남 좋은 일만 하지 말고 이제는 속 좀 차려라.

Stop doing only favors for others and look after yourself now.

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“속을 차리다” — Act sensibly; look after one's interests: Behave with sound judgment.
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