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Korean idiom humble oneself

콧대 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 낮추다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 콧대(를) 낮추다
  • 콧대를 낮추다
  • 콧대 낮추다

English rendering humble oneself Literal translation: “lower the bridge of one’s nose”

Meaning 1

자신의 자만심이나 자존심을 한풀 꺾다.

To rein in one’s conceit or pride.

Dictionary example 1

하늘 높은 줄 모르던 그 선수가 예상치 못한 패배에 콧대를 낮추고 상대 선수를 축하해 주었다.

The once supremely arrogant athlete humbled himself after an unexpected defeat and congratulated his opponent.

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“콧대를 낮추다” — humble oneself: To rein in one’s conceit or pride.
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