WORDROW Korean Idioms 침 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 놓다 [주다] Possible alternative: “주다” · Usage not verified
- Form listed in the dictionary: 침(을) 놓다[주다]
- 침을 놓다
- 침 놓다
- 침을 주다 Unverified form
- 침 주다 Unverified form
English rendering Deliver a firm warning Literal translation: “Apply [give] a needle”
Meaning 1
강하게 알리거나 요구를 나타내면서 꼼짝 못 하게 하다.
Make someone unable to act by forcefully informing them or expressing a demand.
Dictionary example 1
선생님은 다시 떠들면 벌을 주겠다고 아이들에게 침을 놓았다.
The teacher firmly warned the children that they would be punished if they made noise again.