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Korean idiom pause one’s work

Idioms linked to “일-손” · Linked dictionary word

일손 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 놓다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 일손(을) 놓다
  • 일손을 놓다
  • 일손 놓다

English rendering pause one’s work Literal translation: “lay down working hands”

Meaning 1

일하던 손을 잠시 멈추다.

To stop one’s working hands briefly.

Dictionary example 1

일꾼들이 일손을 놓고 잠시 쉬고 있다.

The workers have paused for a short rest.

Dictionary example 2

노파가 일손을 놓고 우두커니 하늘을 올려다보며 한숨을 짓는다.

The old woman stops work, gazes blankly up at the sky, and sighs.

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“일손을 놓다” — pause one’s work: To stop one’s working hands briefly.
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