Meaning
To do absolutely no work or effort.
Cultural Background
Laziness is often viewed as a lack of '눈치' (social awareness) in group settings. Individualism sometimes allows for more 'doing your own thing', but laziness in a team is still frowned upon.
Use with '안'
Always remember to use the negative '안' or '하지 않다' with this phrase.
Meaning
To do absolutely no work or effort.
Use with '안'
Always remember to use the negative '안' or '하지 않다' with this phrase.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: 그는 일을 전혀 안 하고 ______.
a) 손가락 하나 까딱 안 했다 b) 손가락 열 개 까딱 했다
The idiom is '손가락 하나 까딱 안 하다'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesa) 손가락 하나 까딱 안 했다 b) 손가락 열 개 까딱 했다
The idiom is '손가락 하나 까딱 안 하다'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal and rude.
Related Phrases
빈둥거리다
synonymTo loaf around
나 몰라라 하다
similarTo ignore/feign ignorance
