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Korean idiom Tighten one's belt

Idioms linked to “허리-띠” · Linked dictionary word

허리띠를 졸라매다

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  • 허리띠를 졸라매다

English rendering Tighten one's belt Literal translation: “Cinch one's belt”

Meaning 1

검소한 생활을 하다.

Live frugally.

Dictionary example 1

빚을 지지 않으려고 허리띠를 졸라매었다.

I tightened my belt to avoid debt.
Meaning 2

마음먹은 일을 이루려고 새로운 결의와 단단한 각오로 일에 임하다.

Approach a task with renewed resolve and firm determination to achieve one's aim.

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Meaning 3

배고픔을 참다.

Endure hunger.

Dictionary example 1

예전에는 보릿고개만 되면 너 나 할 것 없이 허리띠를 졸라매야 했다.

In former times, everyone had to tighten their belts during the spring food shortage.

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“허리띠를 졸라매다” — Tighten one's belt: Live frugally.
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