Meaning
To be so numerous that one trips over them; to be very common.
Cultural Background
Koreans value being unique, so calling something '발에 채이다' is a way to criticize its lack of originality.
Use with '정도로'
Adding '정도로' (to the extent that) makes the sentence sound more natural.
Meaning
To be so numerous that one trips over them; to be very common.
Use with '정도로'
Adding '정도로' (to the extent that) makes the sentence sound more natural.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
요즘은 스마트폰이 __________ 정도로 많다.
The idiom for being very common is '발에 채이다'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises요즘은 스마트폰이 __________ 정도로 많다.
The idiom for being very common is '발에 채이다'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are being slightly rude or dismissive.
Related Phrases
흔해 빠지다
synonymTo be dirt common