TOPIK TOPIK Korean Expressions and Idioms 2

Question 1

What does the Korean expression '입이 무겁다' mean?

Accepted Answer

To be discreet and not share secrets easily

Answer

'입이 무겁다' means 'heavy mouth' and describes a person who is discreet and keeps secrets well.

Question 2

Which of the following means 'to procrastinate' or 'to keep putting something off' in Korean?

Accepted Answer

미루고 미루다

Answer

'미루고 미루다' means repeatedly postponing or procrastinating on a task.

Question 3

What does '눈코 뜰 새 없다' convey in Korean?

Accepted Answer

To be extremely busy with no time to spare

Answer

'눈코 뜰 새 없다' literally means 'no time to open eyes and nose' and means being overwhelmingly busy.

Question 4

The Korean expression '식은 죽 먹기' is equivalent to which English expression?

Accepted Answer

A piece of cake

Answer

'식은 죽 먹기' (eating cold porridge) means something is very easy to do, equivalent to 'a piece of cake.'

Question 5

What does '발 벗고 나서다' mean in Korean?

Accepted Answer

To volunteer wholeheartedly without hesitation

Answer

'발 벗고 나서다' (stepping out barefoot) means to actively and enthusiastically step forward to help.

TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Practice Test