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Korean idiom With single-minded desperation

Idioms linked to “죽다01” · Linked dictionary word

죽을 둥 살 둥

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  • 죽을 둥 살 둥

English rendering With single-minded desperation Literal translation: “Whether dying or living”

Meaning 1

한 가지 일에만 마음을 빼앗겨 다른 일은 돌아보지 아니하고 마구 덤비는 모양을 비유적으로 이르는 말.

Figuratively, rush into one task with one's heart entirely absorbed, neglecting everything else.

Dictionary example 1

그는 죽을 둥 살 둥 집을 짓는 일에만 매달렸다.

He threw himself exclusively into building the house with desperate single-mindedness.

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“죽을 둥 살 둥” — With single-minded desperation: Figuratively, rush into one task with one's heart entirely absorbed, neglecting everything else.
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