Idioms linked to “칼01” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering Take decisive corrective action Literal translation: “Draw one’s sword”
Try to resolve defects, problems, or the like
Dictionary example 1
정부가 언론 개혁의 칼을 빼 들 것인지에 관심이 쏠린다.
Read the meanings, trace, then cover above the masking line and write. Uncover, choose a meaning, and make your own sentence.
Writing text칼을 빼 들다
Explore the body parts or scenes linked to this idiom.
A silent film that writes the headword and its meaning.
2 meanings sharpen one’s sword To prepare for fighting, aggression, or the like. 
Be struck by a blade Be attacked with a blade 
Riffle-shuffle hwatu cards Divide a hwatu deck roughly in half and mix it evenly so cards from both halves interleave. 
harbor murderous intent To harbor an intention to kill. 
Shared · 2 Hold the power Have actual authority over an undertaking 
Wield authority Use power. 
Tighten a binding Make a tied object taut with a twisting rope-tightener 
Tighten with a twisting toggle Twist the tension cord to tighten the bound object. 
waste one’s efforts To labor in vain without achieving results or an effect. 
redirect criticism To direct blame, attacks, or the like elsewhere. 
Make a new bow Make a bow anew 
Shared · 2 settle on a course To put an atmosphere, situation, thought, or the like in order according to reason or logic. 
Shared · 2 Take a coherent direction For an atmosphere, situation, thought, or the like to become ordered according to reason or logic 
2 meanings interfere or sow discord To interfere with or interrupt someone else’s conversation. Browse in Hangul order.
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