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Korean idiom take lightly

홑으로 보다

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English rendering take lightly Literal translation: “see as a single layer”

Meaning 1

(주로 부정하는 말과 함께 쓰여) 대수롭지 아니하게 보다. 또는 얕잡아 보다.

Usually with a negative expression, to regard as insignificant or look down upon.

Dictionary example 1

사람의 외양만으로 홑으로 보아서는 안 된다.

You must not judge a person lightly by appearance alone.
동의어 홑벌로 보다

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“홑으로 보다” — take lightly: Usually with a negative expression, to regard as insignificant or look down upon.
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