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Korean idiom Take a breather

Idioms linked to “한-숨01” · Linked dictionary word

한숨 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 돌리다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 한숨(을) 돌리다
  • 한숨을 돌리다
  • 한숨 돌리다

English rendering Take a breather Literal translation: “Turn one breath”

Meaning 1

힘겨운 고비를 넘기고 좀 여유를 갖다.

Get through a difficult crisis and gain some respite.

Dictionary example 1

고개를 다 넘고 나서야 겨우 한숨을 돌렸다.

Only after crossing the pass could we finally take a breather.

Dictionary example 2

이 문제만 해결되면 우선 한숨 돌릴 수 있다.

Once this problem is solved, we can take a breather for now.

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“한숨을 돌리다” — Take a breather: Get through a difficult crisis and gain some respite.
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