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Korean idiom Remarry; improve one's fortune or status

Idioms linked to “팔자01” · Linked dictionary word

팔자 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 고치다

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  • 팔자를 고치다
  • 팔자 고치다

English rendering Remarry; improve one's fortune or status Literal translation: “Change one's fate”

Meaning 1

여자가 재혼하다.

Of a woman, remarry.

Dictionary example 1

지금이라도 팔자 고치고 행복하게 살아 보아라.

Even now, remarry and try living happily.
Meaning 2

가난하던 사람이 잘살게 되다.

Of a poor person, become prosperous.

Dictionary example 1

부동산값이 올라서 팔자를 고쳤다.

Rising property prices changed their fortune.
Meaning 3

신분이 낮은 사람이 지위를 얻어 딴사람처럼 되다.

Of someone of low status, gain a position and become like a different person.

Dictionary example 1

국회 의원이 되었으니 이제 팔자 고치지 않았겠어?

Now that you've become a legislator, hasn't your fortune changed?

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“팔자를 고치다” — Remarry; improve one's fortune or status: Of a woman, remarry.
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