WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “싹01” · Linked dictionary word
싹을 밟다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 싹을 밟다
- 싹을 밟다
English rendering Nip something in the bud; notice a sign Literal translation: “Trample a sprout”
Meaning 1
새로 시작하는 것을 처음부터 막거나 아예 없애다.
Block something new from the beginning or eliminate it entirely.
Dictionary example 1
지금 저렇게 시작할 때 싹을 밟지 않으면 후회할 걸세.
You'll regret it unless you nip it in the bud while it's just starting like that.
Meaning 2
무슨 낌새를 알아차리다.
Notice an indication of something.
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
