TOPIK TOPIK Korean Expressions and Idioms

Question 1

What does the Korean expression '발이 넓다' literally mean, and what does it actually convey?

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'Wide feet' — to have a wide social network

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'Big hands' — to be hardworking

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'Long arms' — to be influential

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'Big eyes' — to be observant

Question 2

What does '눈이 높다' mean in Korean?

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To have high standards or be picky

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To be tall

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To be far-sighted

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To be ambitious in business

Question 3

Which Korean expression means 'to turn a blind eye' or 'to pretend not to see'?

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눈을 감다

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귀가 얇다

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모르는 척하다

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발을 빼다

Question 4

What does the idiom '손이 크다' convey in Korean?

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To be generous or cook/buy in large quantities

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To be physically strong

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To be skilled with tools

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To be greedy

Question 5

What does '귀가 얇다' (thin ears) mean as a Korean idiom?

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To be easily influenced by others' opinions

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To be a good listener

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To have hearing problems

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To be secretive

Question 6

The Korean expression '배보다 배꼽이 더 크다' is used when:

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The side cost or effort exceeds the main purpose

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Someone eats too much

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A person is very clumsy

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Someone is extremely humble