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입에 침 바른 소리

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  • 입에 침 바른 소리

English rendering Smooth, flattering words Literal translation: “Words with saliva smeared on the mouth”

Meaning 1

겉만 번지르르하게 꾸미어 듣기 좋게 하는 말.

Words polished only outwardly to sound pleasing

Dictionary example 1

여기는 회사의 발전을 위한 솔직한 대화의 자리이니, 입에 침 바른 소리 할 것 없이 정말로 하고 싶었던 말을 하기 바란다.

This is a place for frank discussion of the company’s progress; dispense with polished words and say what you really wanted to say.

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