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Korean idiom Torture by twisting the legs

주리 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 틀다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 주리(를) 틀다
  • 주리를 틀다
  • 주리 틀다

English rendering Torture by twisting the legs Literal translation: “Twist the legs with torture rods”

Meaning 1

주리의 형벌을 가하다.

Apply the punishment of binding the legs together and twisting rods inserted between them

Dictionary example 1

이놈, 주리를 틀어야 정신을 차리겠느냐?

You rascal, must your legs be tortured before you come to your senses?
Meaning 2

모진 악형을 가하거나 모진 매를 때리다.

Inflict cruel torture or a severe beating

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“주리를 틀다” — Torture by twisting the legs: Apply the punishment of binding the legs together and twisting rods inserted between them
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