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Korean idiom Leave work undone

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

손끝 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 맺다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 손끝(을) 맺다
  • 손끝을 맺다
  • 손끝 맺다

English rendering Leave work undone Literal translation: “Tie the fingertips”

Meaning 1

할 일이 있는데도 아무 일도 안 하다.

Do nothing despite having work to do

Dictionary example 1

자신이 없다고 지레 겁을 먹고 손끝을 맺어서야 되겠니?

Can you let premature fear and lack of confidence leave your work undone?

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“손끝을 맺다” — Leave work undone: Do nothing despite having work to do
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