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Korean idiom Surpass utterly or overpower

찜 쪄 먹다

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English rendering Surpass utterly or overpower Literal translation: “Steam and eat”

Meaning 1

꾀, 재주, 수단 따위가 다른 것에 견주어 비교가 안 될 만큼 월등하다.

Be incomparably superior in cunning, talent, means, or the like

Dictionary example 1

우리 어머니는 귀신 찜 쪄 먹게 바느질 솜씨가 좋다.

Mother’s sewing is so good she could outdo even a ghost.
Meaning 2

남을 해치거나 꼼짝 못 하게 하다.

Harm someone or leave them unable to act

Dictionary example 1

나를 찜 쪄 먹으려고 들지만 그렇게 쉽게는 안될 거다.

You may try to overpower me, but it will not be that easy.

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“찜 쪄 먹다” — Surpass utterly or overpower: Be incomparably superior in cunning, talent, means, or the like
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