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Korean idiom be blinded by greed

욕심이 눈을 [앞을] Possible alternative: “앞을” · Usage not verified 가리다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 욕심이 눈을[앞을] 가리다
  • 욕심이 눈을 가리다
  • 욕심이 앞을 가리다 Unverified form

English rendering be blinded by greed Literal translation: “greed covers one’s eyes [view]”

Meaning 1

욕심 때문에 사리 판단이나 분별을 제대로 못 하다.

To be unable to judge or distinguish matters properly because of greed.

Dictionary example 1

돈을 더 벌고자 하는 욕심이 눈을 가려서 그는 밀수품에까지 손을 대기 시작했다.

Blinded by his desire to make more money, he began dealing even in smuggled goods.

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“욕심이 눈을 가리다” — be blinded by greed: To be unable to judge or distinguish matters properly because of greed.
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