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Korean idiom Be arrogant and obstinate

올 (이) The part “이” may be omitted. 되다

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  • 올 되다

English rendering Be arrogant and obstinate Literal translation: “The grain is stiff”

Meaning 1

(비유적으로) 거만하고 고집이 세다.

Figuratively, be arrogant and stubborn.

Dictionary example 1

그는 남들에게 올이 된 사람으로 알려져 누구도 말을 붙이려 하지 않는다.

He's known as arrogant and obstinate, so nobody wants to speak to him.

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“올이 되다” — Be arrogant and obstinate: Figuratively, be arrogant and stubborn.
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