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Korean idiom Find the right match

임자 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 만나다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 임자(를) 만나다
  • 임자를 만나다
  • 임자 만나다

English rendering Find the right match Literal translation: “Meet one's proper owner”

Meaning 1

어떤 사물이나 사람이 적임자와 연결되어 능력이나 기능을 제대로 발휘할 수 있게 되다.

Have an object or person meet the right counterpart, enabling proper display of ability or function.

Dictionary example 1

구석에 처박혀 있던 그 물건이 오늘에야 임자를 만나 그 진가를 발휘했다.

The object abandoned in a corner finally found its proper owner today and showed its true value.

Dictionary example 2

호랑이 같은 체육 선생님께 걸렸으니 임자를 만났군.

Caught by the tiger-like gym teacher, you've met your match.

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“임자를 만나다” — Find the right match: Have an object or person meet the right counterpart, enabling proper display of ability or function.
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