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Korean idiom Bow humbly; greet; submit

Idioms linked to “허리01” · Linked dictionary word

허리를 굽히다

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  • 허리를 굽히다

English rendering Bow humbly; greet; submit Literal translation: “Bend one's waist”

Meaning 1

남에게 겸손한 태도를 취하다.

Take a humble attitude toward another.

Dictionary example 1

그는 우리에게 허리를 굽히며 정중히 사과했다.

He bowed to us and apologized politely.
Meaning 2

정중히 인사하다.

Greet politely.

Dictionary example 1

손님이 매장에 들어서자 직원들이 일제히 허리를 굽혔다.

When customers entered the store, all the staff bowed together.
동의어 허리를 꺾다
Meaning 3

남에게 굴복하다.

Submit to another person.

Dictionary example 1

끝까지 버티던 그는 결국 허리를 굽히고 말았다.

He held out to the end but finally bowed in submission.

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“허리를 굽히다” — Bow humbly; greet; submit: Take a humble attitude toward another.
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