Meaning
To feel anxious or stressed, causing one to sweat on their back.
Cultural Background
Sweating is often seen as a sign of hard work or extreme honesty in emotional situations. Similar idioms exist in Japan and China, reflecting a shared cultural emphasis on physical manifestations of internal states.
Context is key
Always check if the context is physical exercise or emotional stress.
Meaning
To feel anxious or stressed, causing one to sweat on their back.
Context is key
Always check if the context is physical exercise or emotional stress.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct verb for the phrase.
면접 때 너무 긴장해서 등에 땀이 ____.
The idiom is '등에 땀이 나다'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises면접 때 너무 긴장해서 등에 땀이 ____.
The idiom is '등에 땀이 나다'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsUsually, yes. It implies a negative or overwhelming situation.
Related Phrases
등골이 서늘하다
similarTo feel a chill down the spine.
진땀을 빼다
similarTo have a very hard time.
