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Korean idiom Be astounded

Idioms linked to “혀01” · Linked dictionary word

혀를 내두르다 [두르다] Possible alternative: “두르다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 혀를 내두르다[두르다]
  • 혀를 내두르다
  • 혀를 두르다 Unverified form

English rendering Be astounded Literal translation: “Wave [turn] one's tongue”

Meaning 1

몹시 놀라거나 어이없어서 말을 못 하다.

Be too surprised or dumbfounded to speak.

Dictionary example 1

조그만 아이가 힘이 보통이 아니라며 모인 사람들이 혀를 내둘렀다.

The gathering marveled that the little child's strength was extraordinary.

Dictionary example 2

그는 사람들이 혀를 두를 정도로 청렴하게 공직 생활을 했다.

He served in public office with honesty that left people astounded.

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“혀를 내두르다” — Be astounded: Be too surprised or dumbfounded to speak.
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