WORDROW Korean Idioms 철판을 깔다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 철판을 깔다
- 철판을 깔다
English rendering be brazenly shameless Literal translation: “lay down an iron plate”
Meaning 1
체면이나 염치를 돌보지 아니하다.
To disregard dignity or shame.
Dictionary example 1
그 친구 아예 얼굴에 철판을 깔았더군. 그런 짓을 하고도 얼굴색 하나 변하지 않은 채 태연히 일을 보니 말이야.
That friend has practically plated his face with iron. After doing such a thing, he calmly goes about his business without even changing expression.