Meaning
To use insincere praise or persuasive words to gain favor.
Cultural Background
In Korean society, maintaining 'chemyon' (face) is crucial. Being called out for lying without shame is a very strong social condemnation.
Use the '도'
Always include '도' to make the idiom sound natural and emphatic.
Meaning
To use insincere praise or persuasive words to gain favor.
Use the '도'
Always include '도' to make the idiom sound natural and emphatic.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
그는 ________ 거짓말을 하더라.
The idiom requires the negative form to express shamelessness.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises그는 ________ 거짓말을 하더라.
The idiom requires the negative form to express shamelessness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is used to describe others' behavior.
Related Phrases
뻔뻔하다
synonymTo be shameless
거짓말쟁이
similarA liar
