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Korean idiom Retreat in despair

울고 가다

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English rendering Retreat in despair Literal translation: “Leave crying”

Meaning 1

도저히 감당할 수 없다고 느끼고 몹시 한탄하며 물러서다.

Withdraw lamenting greatly after feeling unable to cope.

Dictionary example 1

모두 자신 있게 덤벼들었다가 두 손을 들고 항복하며 울고 가는 것이 이 분야의 일이라고는 하나 왜 길이 없겠소.

They say everyone who confidently attempts this field ends up surrendering and retreating in despair, but surely there must be a way.

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“울고 가다” — Retreat in despair: Withdraw lamenting greatly after feeling unable to cope.
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