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Korean idiom Exhaust one's strength

진 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 빼다

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  • 진을 빼다
  • 진 빼다

English rendering Exhaust one's strength Literal translation: “Drain one's vitality”

Meaning 1

힘이나 정력을 다 써 없애서 기진맥진하게 하다.

Use up all strength or energy and make someone exhausted.

Dictionary example 1

그깟 일로 진을 빼지 말고 그만둬라.

Don't exhaust yourself over such a trifle; stop.

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“진을 빼다” — Exhaust one's strength: Use up all strength or energy and make someone exhausted.
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