Meaning
To have a strong desire to speak or reveal information.
Cultural Background
In Korea, sharing secrets is a way to build intimacy, so this phrase is often used to show you trust the other person. Similar to Korea, the 'itchy mouth' is a common way to express the inability to keep a secret.
Use with '참다'
Pairing this with '참다' (to endure) makes you sound very natural.
Meaning
To have a strong desire to speak or reveal information.
Use with '참다'
Pairing this with '참다' (to endure) makes you sound very natural.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.
비밀을 말하고 싶어서 ____.
The idiom for wanting to speak is '입이 근질거리다'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises비밀을 말하고 싶어서 ____.
The idiom for wanting to speak is '입이 근질거리다'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's casual and friendly, not rude.
Related Phrases
입을 열다
builds onTo start speaking
비밀을 지키다
contrastTo keep a secret
