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Korean idiom Straighten oneself in reverence

옷깃을 여미다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 옷깃을 여미다
  • 옷깃을 여미다

English rendering Straighten oneself in reverence Literal translation: “Adjust one’s collar”

Meaning 1

경건한 마음으로 옷을 가지런하게 하여 자세를 바로잡다.

With a reverent heart, arrange one’s clothes and correct one’s posture

Dictionary example 1

폐허 속에서도 꺾이지 않는 인간 의지에 사람들은 옷깃을 여미기도 한다.

People bow in reverence before the human will that remains unbroken even amid ruins.

Dictionary example 2

순국선열들을 생각하며 옷깃을 여미어 묵념했다.

Thinking of the patriots who died for the nation, I straightened myself and observed a silent tribute.

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“옷깃을 여미다” — Straighten oneself in reverence: With a reverent heart, arrange one’s clothes and correct one’s posture
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