A1 Idiom Neutral

피가 마르다

pi-ga mareuda

to be extremely worried/stressed

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Meaning

To be extremely anxious or under severe stress.

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Cultural Background

Koreans often use 'blood' metaphors for health and emotion. Similar somatic idioms exist in China and Japan, reflecting shared medical history.

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Use with '기분'

Adding '기분이다' makes it sound more natural.

Meaning

To be extremely anxious or under severe stress.

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Use with '기분'

Adding '기분이다' makes it sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 기다리느라 피가 마른다.

The idiom describes a state of being, not an object to eat or buy.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct sentence. Choose A1

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 기다리느라 피가 마른다.

The idiom describes a state of being, not an object to eat or buy.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is strictly for emotional anxiety.

Related Phrases

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애가 타다

synonym

Liver is burning

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