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Korean idiom Empty one's pockets; rob

Idioms linked to “주머니” · Linked dictionary word

주머니 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 털다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 주머니(를) 털다
  • 주머니를 털다
  • 주머니 털다

English rendering Empty one's pockets; rob Literal translation: “Shake out one's pockets”

Meaning 1

가지고 있는 돈을 모두 내놓다.

Offer all the money one has.

Dictionary example 1

주머니를 털어도 그 물건을 살 수 없다.

Even emptying my pockets wouldn't buy that object.
Meaning 2

강도질을 하다.

Commit robbery.

Dictionary example 1

불량배가 지나가는 사람의 주머니를 털었다.

The thug robbed a passerby's pockets.

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“주머니를 털다” — Empty one's pockets; rob: Offer all the money one has.
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