A2 Idiom Neutral

발등을 찍다.

baldeung-eul jjikda.

Stab one's own foot.

Meaning

To cause harm or disadvantage to oneself, often unintentionally.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the importance of personal accountability in traditional society.

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Use '제'

Always use '제' (my) to make it reflexive.

Meaning

To cause harm or disadvantage to oneself, often unintentionally.

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Use '제'

Always use '제' (my) to make it reflexive.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.

거짓말을 해서 결국 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 제 발등을 찍었다

The idiom requires the reflexive '제' and the verb '찍다'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank A2

거짓말을 해서 결국 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 제 발등을 찍었다

The idiom requires the reflexive '제' and the verb '찍다'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is reflexive.

Related Phrases

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제 무덤을 파다

similar

To do something that leads to one's own ruin.

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