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To prioritize one's own benefit, often at others' expense.
문화적 배경
The owl is often seen as a symbol of foolishness, making the act of 'straightening' it a humorous way to describe a selfish person's futile or cunning attempts. This is a very common idiom used in everyday speech to describe opportunistic behavior in both personal and professional life.
Context is key
Only use this when you are criticizing someone's selfishness.
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To prioritize one's own benefit, often at others' expense.
Context is key
Only use this when you are criticizing someone's selfishness.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence.
वह हमेशा _____ सीधा करने की कोशिश करता है।
The idiom is 'अपना उल्लू सीधा करना'.
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연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제वह हमेशा _____ सीधा करने की कोशिश करता है।
The idiom is 'अपना उल्लू सीधा करना'.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문No, it is too informal and accusatory.
관련 표현
अपना काम निकालना
synonymTo get one's work done
स्वार्थ सिद्ध करना
synonymTo fulfill selfishness
