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Korean idiom Stagnate; dawdle

Idioms linked to “앉다” · Linked dictionary word

앉아 (서) The part “서” may be omitted. 뭉개다

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  • 앉아서 뭉개다
  • 앉아 뭉개다

English rendering Stagnate; dawdle Literal translation: “Sit [and] stagnate”

Meaning 1

앞으로 나아가지 못하고 제자리에서 발전이 없다.

Fail to move forward and make no progress.

Dictionary example 1

사업이 작년부터 계속 앉아서 뭉개고 있다.

The business has stagnated continuously since last year.
Meaning 2

일을 제대로 하지 못하고 우물쭈물하다.

Fail to do a task properly and hesitate.

Dictionary example 1

앉아서 뭉개지만 말고 모르면 누구한테든 좀 물어봐라.

Don't just sit dithering; if you don't know, ask someone.

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“앉아서 뭉개다” — Stagnate; dawdle: Fail to move forward and make no progress.
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