Meaning
To take initiative and actively engage in a task or situation.
Cultural Background
Taking off shoes is a sign of entering a home or a space of comfort, but here it is a sign of entering a space of work. Similar idioms exist in Japan and China, emphasizing the 'stripping down' to show sincerity.
Use it for praise
Use this phrase to compliment someone's hard work. It makes them feel valued.
Meaning
To take initiative and actively engage in a task or situation.
Use it for praise
Use this phrase to compliment someone's hard work. It makes them feel valued.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct phrase.
그는 친구의 이사를 돕기 위해 ____.
The idiom for helping actively is '발 벗고 나서다'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises그는 친구의 이사를 돕기 위해 ____.
The idiom for helping actively is '발 벗고 나서다'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it sounds a bit like you are boasting. Use it carefully.
Related Phrases
앞장서다
synonymTo take the lead
솔선수범하다
similarTo lead by example
