Meaning
To regain control of one's emotions or focus after being upset or distracted.
Cultural Background
In Korea, students often use this phrase when they feel 'burnout' from studying. Employees use it to show they are ready to handle a difficult project.
Use with '다시'
Adding '다시' (again) makes the phrase sound very natural when you are restarting a task.
Meaning
To regain control of one's emotions or focus after being upset or distracted.
Use with '다시'
Adding '다시' (again) makes the phrase sound very natural when you are restarting a task.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
시험을 앞두고 ______.
When preparing for a test, you need to focus, which is '마음을 다잡다'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises시험을 앞두고 ______.
When preparing for a test, you need to focus, which is '마음을 다잡다'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can say '마음을 다잡아 보세요' (Try to pull yourself together).
Related Phrases
마음을 가다듬다
synonymTo compose one's mind.
정신을 차리다
similarTo come to one's senses.
