A2
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
Someone who only talks big but doesn't follow through with actions.
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Cultural Background
In Korea, '말' (words) and '행동' (action) are often contrasted. Being a person of one's word is highly respected.
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Be careful!
This is a rude phrase. Only use it with people you know very well.
Meaning
Someone who only talks big but doesn't follow through with actions.
⚠️
Be careful!
This is a rude phrase. Only use it with people you know very well.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
그 사람은 입___ 살았다.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 만
The particle '만' is needed to mean 'only'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
Fill Blank
A2
그 사람은 입___ 살았다.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 만
The particle '만' is needed to mean 'only'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsAbsolutely not! It is very rude.
Related Phrases
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말만 번지르르하다
similarWords are only smooth.
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