A1 Idiom Neutral

입에 발린 말.

ib-e ballin mal.

Words applied to mouth.

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Meaning

Empty flattery or insincere words spoken to please someone.

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Cultural Background

In Korea, excessive flattery can be seen as suspicious. People prefer humility. In some Western cultures, 'lip service' is used more in professional contexts to describe doing the bare minimum.

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Watch the conjugation

Always use '발린' (past participle), never '바른'.

Meaning

Empty flattery or insincere words spoken to please someone.

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Watch the conjugation

Always use '발린' (past participle), never '바른'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

그의 칭찬은 _________일 뿐이야.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 입에 발린 말

The correct idiom is '입에 발린 말'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

그의 칭찬은 _________일 뿐이야.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 입에 발린 말

The correct idiom is '입에 발린 말'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, if you say it to someone's face. Use it carefully.

Related Phrases

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빈말

synonym

Empty words

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사탕발림

similar

Candy-coating

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