WORDROW Korean Idioms 왼새끼 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 꼬다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 왼새끼(를) 꼬다
- 왼새끼를 꼬다
- 왼새끼 꼬다
English rendering worry, speak obliquely, or scheme Literal translation: “twist a left-handed straw rope”
Meaning 1
일이 꼬여 어떻게 될지 몰라 애를 태우다.
To agonize over not knowing how a tangled affair will turn out.
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
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Meaning 2
심히 우려하거나 조심하여 말하고 행동하다.
To speak and act with great concern or caution.
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
Meaning 3
비비 꼬아서 말하거나 비아냥거리다.
To speak in a convoluted manner or make sarcastic remarks.
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
Meaning 4
속으로 딴마음을 먹거나 은근히 딴 꾀를 꾸미다.
To harbor other intentions inwardly or quietly devise another scheme.
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
