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Idioms linked to “뒤”

Linked dictionary entry: 뒤01

Dictionary entry ID: 413831

Word definition (Korean): 향하고 있는 방향과 반대되는 쪽이나 곳.

Browse 33 idioms linked to “뒤” 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 “뒤가 구리다”: To have a hidden weakness or wrongdoing. Shared · 2 have something to hide To have a hidden weakness or wrongdoing. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 깨끗하다”: Have no hidden weaknesses or wrongdoing. 2 meanings Have a clean record; have no hangover Have no hidden weaknesses or wrongdoing. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 꿀리다”: To feel uneasy and unable to act confidently because of one’s own weakness. have a guilty conscience To feel uneasy and unable to act confidently because of one’s own weakness. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 나다”: Feel uneasy lest one’s mistake or weakness cause trouble later Fear later repercussions Feel uneasy lest one’s mistake or weakness cause trouble later Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 늘어지다”: Be reluctant to get up once seated 2 meanings Linger or finish slowly Be reluctant to get up once seated Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 드러나다”: Have secret or concealed affairs appear or become known. Have hidden deeds exposed Have secret or concealed affairs appear or become known. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 든든하다”: To feel strong rather than empty because one has eaten. 2 meanings feel fortified or well supported To feel strong rather than empty because one has eaten. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 들리다”: Run out of capital entirely 2 meanings Run out of capital or be exposed Run out of capital entirely Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 무겁다”: Feel uncomfortable because stool will not pass easily. 2 meanings Feel constipated; have lingering illness Feel uncomfortable because stool will not pass easily. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 무사하다”: To have nothing at all to worry about in an undertaking’s aftermath, or no need to worry. have no repercussions to fear To have nothing at all to worry about in an undertaking’s aftermath, or no need to worry. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 저리다”: Feel anxious or afraid that one’s words or actions will go wrong later Fear consequences Feel anxious or afraid that one’s words or actions will go wrong later Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 켕기다”: Feel uneasy because of a weakness or wrongdoing. Have an uneasy conscience Feel uneasy because of a weakness or wrongdoing. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 돌리다”: To treat something as unimportant. give lower priority To treat something as unimportant. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 물러나다”: Retire from one’s duties or social activities Shared · 2 Retire Retire from one’s duties or social activities Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 빠지다”: Retire from one's duties or social activity. Shared · 2 Retire from activity Retire from one's duties or social activity. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 거두다”: To deal with the aftermath. clean up the aftermath To deal with the aftermath. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 노리다”: Watch another’s words and actions closely for a chance to find defects or weaknesses Watch for someone’s weak point Watch another’s words and actions closely for a chance to find defects or weaknesses Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 누르다”: Obtain a prior promise out of concern for what may follow. Secure an assurance in advance Obtain a prior promise out of concern for what may follow. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 다지다”: To obtain an assurance beforehand so that later matters do not go wrong. secure the follow-through To obtain an assurance beforehand so that later matters do not go wrong. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 달다”: Continue and supplement words spoken earlier Add a follow-up remark Continue and supplement words spoken earlier Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 두다”: Avoid an immediate conclusion and leave leeway, considering what may come later. 2 meanings Leave room for later; hold a grudge Avoid an immediate conclusion and leave leeway, considering what may come later. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 맑히다”: To tidy up or settle an undertaking’s conclusion cleanly. finish things cleanly To tidy up or settle an undertaking’s conclusion cleanly. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 맡기다”: Entrust subsequent affairs to someone Entrust what follows Entrust subsequent affairs to someone Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 물다”: Continue one after another. Follow in succession Continue one after another. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 뭉개다”: To drag along instead of acting promptly. 2 meanings dawdle To drag along instead of acting promptly. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 밀다”: Support or help someone advance or develop quickly Provide backing Support or help someone advance or develop quickly Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 받들다”: Support or help a task. 2 meanings Support; carry on another's work Support or help a task. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 받치다”: To support an undertaking. provide backing To support an undertaking. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 빼다”: Avoid and leave an occasion 2 meanings Slip away or disclaim involvement Avoid and leave an occasion Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 사리다”: Make excuses or act cautiously in advance, fearing later trouble. Hold back cautiously Make excuses or act cautiously in advance, fearing later trouble. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 재다”: To weigh various calculations while worrying about a task’s result. calculate possible consequences To weigh various calculations while worrying about a task’s result. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 캐다”: Conduct a covert background investigation to discover hidden motives or actions Investigate someone secretly Conduct a covert background investigation to discover hidden motives or actions Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 풀다”: Ease or eliminate pent-up feelings. Soothe hurt feelings Ease or eliminate pent-up feelings.

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