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Korean idiom Be tongue-tied

Idioms linked to “혀01” · Linked dictionary word

혀 (가) The part “가” may be omitted. 굳다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 혀(가) 굳다
  • 혀가 굳다
  • 혀 굳다

English rendering Be tongue-tied Literal translation: “One's tongue stiffens”

Meaning 1

놀라거나 당황하여 말을 잘하지 못하다.

Be unable to speak well from shock or confusion.

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동의어 혀끝(이) 굳다

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“혀가 굳다” — Be tongue-tied: Be unable to speak well from shock or confusion.
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