A2 Idiom Neutral

발이 땅에 붙다.

bari ttange butda.

Feet stuck to ground.

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Meaning

To be unable to move from a spot due to shock, fear, or reluctance.

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Cultural Background

Koreans often use this to describe the feeling of being 'starstruck' when seeing a celebrity in public.

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Use with '굳다'

Adding '굳어 버렸다' makes the phrase sound more natural and dramatic.

Meaning

To be unable to move from a spot due to shock, fear, or reluctance.

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Use with '굳다'

Adding '굳어 버렸다' makes the phrase sound more natural and dramatic.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct particle.

너무 놀라서 발이 땅____ 붙었다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 에

The particle '에' indicates the location where the feet are stuck.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct particle. Fill Blank A2

너무 놀라서 발이 땅____ 붙었다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 에

The particle '에' indicates the location where the feet are stuck.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is specifically for shock or fear.

Related Phrases

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발이 묶이다

similar

To be prevented from moving by external factors.

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