WORDROW Korean Idioms Idioms linked to “활개” · Linked dictionary word
활개 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 펴다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 활개(를) 펴다
- 활개를 펴다
- 활개 펴다
English rendering spread one’s limbs or live confidently Literal translation: “spread the limbs”
Meaning 1
팔다리를 쭉 펴다.
To stretch out one’s arms and legs.
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Meaning 2
남의 눈치를 살피지 아니하고 떳떳하게 기를 펴다.
To live confidently without watching others’ reactions.
Dictionary example 1
외국에 나가셨던 아버지가 큰돈을 벌어서 돌아오신 후 우리 식구는 활개를 펴고 살게 되었다.
After Father returned from abroad with a great deal of money, our family could live with confidence.
