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Korean idiom become gradually prosperous

Idioms linked to “손-끝” · Linked dictionary word

손끝 (에) The part “에” may be omitted. 물이 오르다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 손끝(에) 물이 오르다
  • 손끝에 물이 오르다
  • 손끝 물이 오르다

English rendering become gradually prosperous Literal translation: “water rises at the fingertips”

Meaning 1

구차하던 살림이 점차 부유해지다.

For previously straitened living circumstances to grow gradually wealthy.

Dictionary example 1

아버지가 돌아가신 후 어머니의 노력으로 집안은 점점 손끝에 물이 올랐다.

After Father died, Mother’s efforts gradually brought prosperity to the family.

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“손끝에 물이 오르다” — become gradually prosperous: For previously straitened living circumstances to grow gradually wealthy.
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