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Korean idiom Wave one's hands in refusal

손사래 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 치다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 손사래(를) 치다
  • 손사래를 치다
  • 손사래 치다

English rendering Wave one's hands in refusal Literal translation: “Make refusing hand waves”

Meaning 1

거절이나 부인을 하며 손을 펴서 마구 휘젓다.

Spread and wave one's hands vigorously in refusal or denial.

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“손사래를 치다” — Wave one's hands in refusal: Spread and wave one's hands vigorously in refusal or denial.
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