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Korean idiom be tight with resources

Idioms linked to “손01” · Linked dictionary word

손 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 작다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 손(이) 작다
  • 손이 작다
  • 손 작다

English rendering be tight with resources Literal translation: “the hands are small”

Meaning 1

물건이나 재물의 씀씀이가 깐깐하고 작다.

To be stingy and sparing in spending goods or money.

Dictionary example 1

아내는 손이 작아서 큰일 치를 때에도 음식을 조금씩만 한다.

My wife is so sparing that even for major occasions she makes only a little food.
Meaning 2

수단이 적다.

To have limited resources or means.

Dictionary example 1

그는 아무래도 손이 작아서 부자 되기는 글렀다.

His means are too limited; he is unlikely to become rich.

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“손이 작다” — be tight with resources: To be stingy and sparing in spending goods or money.
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