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Korean idiom Catch one's breath; take a break

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Idioms linked to “숨01” · Linked dictionary word

숨 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 돌리다

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  • 숨 돌리다

English rendering Catch one's breath; take a break Literal translation: “Turn one's breath”

Meaning 1

가쁜 숨을 가라앉히다.

Calm rapid breathing.

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Meaning 2

잠시 여유를 얻어 휴식을 취하다.

Gain a brief respite and rest.

Dictionary example 1

바쁜 일로 쫓기다가 요즈음에야 잠깐 숨을 돌리게 되었다.

After being pressed by busy work, I've only lately found a moment to breathe.

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These idioms are linked to the same word, “숨”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “숨을 쉬다”: To move or operate while alive. be alive and active To move or operate while alive. Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 가쁘다”: For something to be extremely taxing or urgent 2 meanings Be breathlessly demanding or oppressive For something to be extremely taxing or urgent Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 꺼지다”: A euphemistic expression for “to die” Die A euphemistic expression for “to die” Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 끊어지다”: A euphemistic expression for dying. Pass away A euphemistic expression for dying. Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 넘어가는 소리”: A sound uttered urgently in extreme haste. a frantic cry A sound uttered urgently in extreme haste. Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 막히다”: Feel so stifled that one can hardly breathe 2 meanings Shared · 2 Feel suffocated or intense tension Feel so stifled that one can hardly breathe Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 붙어 있다”: Remain barely alive. Be barely alive Remain barely alive. Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 죽다”: For heat, cold, or the like to pass its severe peak. 3 meanings subside For heat, cold, or the like to pass its severe peak. Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 턱에 닿다”: Be very short of breath. Be extremely breathless Be very short of breath. Illustration of the first meaning of “숨이 트이다”: Have one’s mind calm down 3 meanings Feel relief or find a livelihood Have one’s mind calm down

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Illustration of the first meaning of “숨통을 끊어 놓다”: A vulgar expression for “kill” (homonym 1). Kill A vulgar expression for “kill” (homonym 1). Illustration of the first meaning of “숨통을 조이다”: To bring a vital or decisive point under control. tighten the noose To bring a vital or decisive point under control. Illustration of the first meaning of “숨통을 틔우다”: To resolve a constraining difficulty. give breathing room To resolve a constraining difficulty. Illustration of the first meaning of “숨통이 끊어지다”: A vulgar expression for the euphemistic “one’s breathing ceases,” meaning “to die” Die A vulgar expression for the euphemistic “one’s breathing ceases,” meaning “to die” Illustration of the first meaning of “숨통이 막히다”: Feel so frustrated that one can hardly breathe Shared · 2 Feel suffocated with frustration Feel so frustrated that one can hardly breathe Illustration of the first meaning of “입김이 어리다”: Contain the affection with which something was cherished Carry a cherished touch Contain the affection with which something was cherished Illustration of the first meaning of “하품만 하고 있다”: Have no business activity or work to do Have nothing to do Have no business activity or work to do Illustration of the first meaning of “하품을 치다”: Open one's mouth wide in astonishment at something extraordinary or absurd. 2 meanings Gape in astonishment; stand aloof Open one's mouth wide in astonishment at something extraordinary or absurd. Illustration of the first meaning of “한숨을 돌리다”: Get through a difficult crisis and gain some respite. Shared · 6 Take a breather Get through a difficult crisis and gain some respite. Illustration of the first meaning of “한숨을 들이다”: To rest briefly while doing something. take a brief rest To rest briefly while doing something.

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“숨을 돌리다” — Catch one's breath; take a break: Calm rapid breathing.
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