A2 Idiom Neutral

콧대를 꺾다.

kotdae-reul kkeokda.

Break one's high nose.

Meaning

To humble someone or to make them lose their pride.

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Cultural Background

The nose is a symbol of pride. A 'high nose' is a common way to describe a proud person.

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Context is key

Only use this when you really mean someone is being arrogant.

Meaning

To humble someone or to make them lose their pride.

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Context is key

Only use this when you really mean someone is being arrogant.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

그는 너무 거만해서 누군가 그의 _____을/를 꺾어줄 필요가 있다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 콧대

The idiom is '콧대를 꺾다'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

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

그는 너무 거만해서 누군가 그의 _____을/를 꺾어줄 필요가 있다.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 콧대

The idiom is '콧대를 꺾다'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too aggressive and rude.

Related Phrases

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콧대가 높다

contrast

To be arrogant

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