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Idioms linked to “두”

Linked dictionary entry: 두01

Dictionary entry ID: 91168

Word definition (Korean): 그 수량이 둘임을 나타내는 말.

Browse 13 idioms linked to “두” in the Standard Korean Language Dictionary, in Hangul order. Distinct words with the same spelling are kept separate using their dictionary entry IDs.

Illustration of the first meaning of “두 길마를 보다”: Maintain and observe connections with both sides so that failure on either side does not disadvantage oneself. Hedge one's bets Maintain and observe connections with both sides so that failure on either side does not disadvantage oneself. Illustration of the first meaning of “두 눈에서 불이 번쩍 나게”: Swiftly or sharply enough to make fire flash from both eyes. with dazzling speed or sharpness Swiftly or sharply enough to make fire flash from both eyes. Illustration of the first meaning of “두 다리를 걸치다”: Keep connections with both sides to benefit from each. Shared · 2 Maintain ties with both sides Keep connections with both sides to benefit from each. Illustration of the first meaning of “두 다리를 뻗다”: Relax because a worrying or demanding matter has ended Shared · 6 Rest easy Relax because a worrying or demanding matter has ended Illustration of the first meaning of “두 동이 싸다”: To hesitate between alternatives without a firm decision. Shared · 2 be of two minds To hesitate between alternatives without a firm decision. Illustration of the first meaning of “두 동이 지다”: Be mutually contradictory and inconsistent Be inconsistent Be mutually contradictory and inconsistent Illustration of the first meaning of “두 손 두 발 다 들다”: An emphatic expression for giving up because something exceeds one’s ability. 2 meanings give up completely or approve wholeheartedly An emphatic expression for giving up because something exceeds one’s ability. Illustration of the first meaning of “두 손 맞잡고 앉다”: Remain still and do no work Sit doing nothing Remain still and do no work Illustration of the first meaning of “두 손 털고 나서다”: Withdraw having lost everything one owned, with nothing remaining. Leave with nothing Withdraw having lost everything one owned, with nothing remaining. Illustration of the first meaning of “두 손을 들다”: Give up because something exceeds one's ability. 2 meanings Give up; welcome wholeheartedly Give up because something exceeds one's ability. Illustration of the first meaning of “두 수를 보다”: In Korean chess or go, to foresee, when making one move, the position obtainable after two moves. 2 meanings look two moves ahead or gain twice In Korean chess or go, to foresee, when making one move, the position obtainable after two moves. Illustration of the first meaning of “두 주머니를 차다”: Secretly divert money meant for its original purpose to personal use and keep the two funds separately Secretly siphon off money Secretly divert money meant for its original purpose to personal use and keep the two funds separately Illustration of the first meaning of “두 활개를 펴다”: Act triumphantly and freely as one pleases. Swagger freely Act triumphantly and freely as one pleases.

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