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Idioms linked to “입” · Linked dictionary word

입이 귀밑까지 찢어지다 [이르다] Possible alternative: “이르다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 입이 귀밑까지 찢어지다[이르다]
  • 입이 귀밑까지 찢어지다
  • 입이 귀밑까지 이르다 Unverified form

English rendering Grin from ear to ear Literal translation: “The mouth splits [reaches] beneath the ears”

Meaning 1

기쁘거나 즐거워 입이 크게 벌어지다.

Have one’s mouth open wide in joy or delight

Dictionary example 1

생일 선물을 받은 동생은 입이 귀밑까지 찢어졌다.

My younger sibling grinned from ear to ear on receiving the birthday present.
동의어 입이 가로 터지다[째지다]

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Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 가로 터지다”: For the mouth to open wide with joy or pleasure. Shared · 2 grin from ear to ear For the mouth to open wide with joy or pleasure.

These idioms are linked to the same word, “입”, in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 높다”: Habitually desire only delicious, fine food rather than being satisfied with ordinary food. Have expensive tastes Habitually desire only delicious, fine food rather than being satisfied with ordinary food. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 달다”: To find food delicious through a keen appetite. have a good appetite To find food delicious through a keen appetite. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 닳다”: Speak repeatedly about another person or object Shared · 5 Repeat endlessly Speak repeatedly about another person or object Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 도끼날 같다”: Speak the truth very sharply and uninhibitedly. Speak cuttingly frankly Speak the truth very sharply and uninhibitedly. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 되다”: To be very particular about food, habitually wanting only delicious dishes. be a picky eater To be very particular about food, habitually wanting only delicious dishes. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 딱 벌어지다”: Be greatly surprised or delighted. Gape in amazement or delight Be greatly surprised or delighted. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 떨어지다”: For words to emerge from one’s mouth Shared · 2 Words come out For words to emerge from one’s mouth Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 마르다”: Speak repeatedly about another person or object. Shared · 5 Talk about something endlessly Speak repeatedly about another person or object. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 무섭다”: To fear word getting out and becoming the subject of gossip. fear people’s gossip To fear word getting out and becoming the subject of gossip. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 밭다”: Be extremely selective about food or eat little Be a picky or small eater Be extremely selective about food or eat little

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Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 심심하다”: To feel slightly hungry and want something to eat. Shared · 2 feel like a snack To feel slightly hungry and want something to eat. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 쓰다”: Feel displeased because a matter or words are objectionable. Shared · 2 Feel displeased Feel displeased because a matter or words are objectionable. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 여물다”: For words to be clear and substantial. Shared · 2 speak clearly and substantively For words to be clear and substantial. Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 질다”: Speak recklessly and uninhibitedly in vulgar language 2 meanings Be foul-mouthed or excessively talkative Speak recklessly and uninhibitedly in vulgar language Illustration of the first meaning of “입이 천 근 같다”: Be very reserved in speech. Be extremely tight-lipped Be very reserved in speech. Illustration of the first meaning of “입정을 놀리다”: Continually eat snacks without stopping. 2 meanings Keep snacking; speak recklessly Continually eat snacks without stopping. Illustration of the first meaning of “입정이 사납다”: To be greedy for snacks. 2 meanings be greedy for snacks or foul-mouthed To be greedy for snacks. Illustration of the first meaning of “주둥이가 삐죽하다”: A disparaging expression for sulking in anger or dissatisfaction. pout A disparaging expression for sulking in anger or dissatisfaction. Illustration of the first meaning of “주둥이가 여물다”: A disparaging expression for speaking clearly and with substance Shared · 2 Speak clearly and substantively A disparaging expression for speaking clearly and with substance Illustration of the first meaning of “주둥이를 까다”: Vulgarly, tell others facts or affairs one knows. 2 meanings Shared · 2 Blab; talk glibly Vulgarly, tell others facts or affairs one knows.

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“입이 귀밑까지 찢어지다” — Grin from ear to ear: Have one’s mouth open wide in joy or delight
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