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Korean idiom Ease up or underestimate

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한 손 놓다

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  • 한 손 놓다

English rendering Ease up or underestimate Literal translation: “Put down one hand”

Meaning 1

일의 어려운 고비를 넘기고 나서 여유가 생기게 되다.

Gain breathing room after passing a difficult stage of work

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Meaning 2

쉬운 일이라고 생각하여 한 손만 쓴다는 뜻으로, 상대편을 얕보는 것을 이르는 말.

Literally, use only one hand because the task seems easy; underestimate an opponent

Dictionary example 1

장기는 실력이 엇비슷하지만 바둑은 내가 한 손 놓고 둔다.

We are evenly matched at Korean chess, but I can play go against you with one hand tied.

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“한 손 놓다” — Ease up or underestimate: Gain breathing room after passing a difficult stage of work
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