A1 Idiom Neutral

가슴에 손을 얹다.

gaseume soneul eonda.

Put hand on heart, be honest.

Meaning

To speak honestly and sincerely, as if swearing an oath.

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Cultural Background

The gesture is often accompanied by a serious facial expression.

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Use it for emphasis

Don't overuse it, or it loses its power.

Meaning

To speak honestly and sincerely, as if swearing an oath.

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Use it for emphasis

Don't overuse it, or it loses its power.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

가슴에 손을 ____ 말해 봐.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 얹고

The standard idiom uses '얹다'.

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Practice Bank

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

가슴에 손을 ____ 말해 봐.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 얹고

The standard idiom uses '얹다'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is polite and shows sincerity.

Related Phrases

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양심에 찔리다

contrast

To feel guilty

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