WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “손01” · Linked dictionary word
손 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 넘기다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 손(을) 넘기다
- 손을 넘기다
- 손 넘기다
English rendering Miscount; miss the right time Literal translation: “Pass over a hand”
Meaning 1
물건을 셀 때 그 번수를 잘못 계산하여 실제보다 더 많거나 적게 되다.
When counting objects, miscalculate the counting sequence so the total is too high or low.
Dictionary example 1
은행원들은 특히 바쁜 월말에 실수로 손을 넘기는 경우가 간혹 있다.
Bank clerks sometimes miscount by mistake, especially at busy month-end.
Meaning 2
제 시기를 놓치다.
Miss the appropriate time.
Dictionary example 1
계속되는 냉해로 올해 벼 수확은 손을 넘길 것 같다.
With the continuing cold damage, this year's rice harvest seems likely to miss its proper time.
