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Korean idiom take a hit

Idioms linked to “한01” · Linked dictionary word

한 방 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 먹다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 한 방(을) 먹다
  • 한 방을 먹다
  • 한 방 먹다

English rendering take a hit Literal translation: “receive one blow”

Meaning 1

(속되게) 세게 한 번 맞다.

Colloquially, to be struck hard once.

Dictionary example 1

그는 친구와 싸우다가 어깨를 한 방 먹었다.

While fighting his friend, he took a blow to the shoulder.
Meaning 2

(속되게) 말 따위로 상대방으로부터 충격을 받다.

Colloquially, to receive a shock from an opponent through words or the like.

Dictionary example 1

우리 회사는 경쟁 회사의 신제품 개발로 크게 한 방을 먹었다.

Our company took a major hit from our competitor’s new product development.

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“한 방을 먹다” — take a hit: Colloquially, to be struck hard once.
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