WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “이03” · Linked dictionary word
이를 악물다 [깨물다/물다/사리물다] Possible alternative: “깨물다/물다/사리물다” · Usage not verified
- Form listed in the dictionary: 이를 악물다[깨물다/물다/사리물다]
- 이를 악물다
- 이를 깨물다 Unverified form
- 이를 물다 Unverified form
- 이를 사리물다 Unverified form
English rendering grit one’s teeth Literal translation: “clench [bite/grip/lock] one’s teeth”
Meaning 1
힘에 겨운 곤란이나 난관을 헤쳐 나가려고 비상한 결심을 하다.
To make an extraordinary resolution to overcome a difficulty or obstacle beyond one’s strength.
Dictionary example 1
그는 이번 일은 꼭 해내겠다고 이를 악물었다.
He gritted his teeth, determined to finish this job.
Dictionary example 2
회사가 부도 직전까지 갔을 때도 사장님은 이대로 물러설 수 없다며 이를 깨물었다.
Even when the company was on the brink of bankruptcy, the president gritted his teeth and said he could not back down like this.
Meaning 2
매우 어렵거나 힘든 상황을 애써 견디거나 꾹 참다.
To strive to endure or suppress one’s feelings in an extremely difficult or trying situation.
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