WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “혀01” · Linked dictionary word
혀를 내밀다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 혀를 내밀다
- 혀를 내밀다
English rendering mock someone or signal embarrassment Literal translation: “stick out the tongue”
Meaning 1
남을 비웃거나 비방하다.
To ridicule or disparage another person.
Dictionary example 1
직원들은 사장의 처사에 대하여 혀를 내밀며 뒷말을 하였다.
The employees mocked the president’s conduct and talked behind his back.
Meaning 2
자기의 실패를 부끄럽게 여김을 나타내는 몸짓을 하다.
To make a gesture showing embarrassment at one’s own failure.
No example sentences are available for this meaning.
