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Korean idiom Speak until one’s mouth runs dry

Idioms linked to “침01” · Linked dictionary word

침이 마르다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 침이 마르다
  • 침이 마르다

English rendering Speak until one’s mouth runs dry Literal translation: “The saliva dries”

Meaning 1

다른 사람이나 물건에 대하여 거듭해서 말하다.

Speak repeatedly about another person or object

Dictionary example 1

아내 자랑에 침이 마르다 .

Praise one’s wife until one’s mouth runs dry.

Dictionary example 2

하객들은 신랑 신부의 인물이 빼어나다고 침이 마르도록 칭찬을 했다.

The wedding guests repeatedly praised the bride and groom’s exceptional looks.

Dictionary example 3

그는 채권자에게 한 번만 봐달라고 침이 마르도록 사정했다.

He pleaded with the creditor over and over to let him off just once.
동의어 입에 침이 마르다 동의어 입이 닳다 동의어 입이 마르다 동의어 혀가 닳다

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“침이 마르다” — Speak until one’s mouth runs dry: Speak repeatedly about another person or object
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