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Idioms linked to “숨-통” · Linked dictionary word

숨통을 조이다

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English rendering tighten the noose Literal translation: “constrict the windpipe”

Meaning 1

요긴하거나 결정적인 부분을 제압하다.

To bring a vital or decisive point under control.

Dictionary example 1

경찰은 퇴로를 막고 검문을 강화하는 등 범인의 숨통을 조이고 있었다.

The police were tightening the noose on the culprit by blocking escape routes and increasing inspections.

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Related idioms

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

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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 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

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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. Illustration of the first meaning of “한숨이 놓이다”: Gain some peace of mind after escaping worry or a difficult crisis Shared · 6 Breathe a sigh of relief Gain some peace of mind after escaping worry or a difficult crisis Illustration of the first meaning of “호흡을 같이하다”: To understand another’s intentions or thoughts well and keep pace with them. act in harmony To understand another’s intentions or thoughts well and keep pace with them. Illustration of the first meaning of “호흡을 맞추다”: Work with a good understanding of one another’s actions and intentions Coordinate smoothly Work with a good understanding of one another’s actions and intentions Illustration of the first meaning of “호흡이 맞다”: Have thoughts and intentions agree when working. Work in harmony Have thoughts and intentions agree when working. Illustration of the first meaning of “간힘을 주다”: Push one's straining strength down into the lower abdomen. Bear down with all one's strength Push one's straining strength down into the lower abdomen.

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“숨통을 조이다” — tighten the noose: To bring a vital or decisive point under control.
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