WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “죽다01” · Linked dictionary word
죽은 목숨
- Form listed in the dictionary: 죽은 목숨
- 죽은 목숨
English rendering be as good as dead Literal translation: “a dead life”
Meaning 1
살길이 막연하여 죽은 것과 다름없는 경우를 비유적으로 이르는 말.
A figurative expression for being no different from dead because one’s prospects of living are uncertain.
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Meaning 2
사는 보람이 없거나 아무런 활동을 못하게 된 사람을 이르는 말.
An expression for a person whose life has no meaning or who can no longer do any activity.
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
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