Korean Idioms and Slang

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Korean Idioms and Expressions

. Please dont say anything more. (Used to show that you are

tired of hearing someones excuses.) (from spark in the comments: i

feel that its more like, oh, please. talk to my hand. or dude, as IF.).

Thank you!^^

. You got me. You had me going there.

? I got you, didnt I. I had you going, didnt I?

. You bet./ Absolutely.

. Thats a lame joke.

(). /. Dont spoil the mood.

. None of your business. Mind your own business.

. Dont get on my nerves.

. Thanks for the history lesson. Hindsight is 20/20.

. /. You are somethng else.

. I blacked out (from drinking) last night.

~. /. He deserves it. Serves him

right.

( X). Yes, youre the man!

? How could you do that to me?

~~~~Yeah. Right~


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That place rocks! That place kicks!

()/()?Thats it? /Is that all?

Put yourself in my shoes..!Take a hike.

.Youre so cheap.

.Ive never eaten better.

.This sucks!

?What time do you call it a day?

,?Come on, what are friends for?

.It was so touching, I almost cried.

.Theres nothing to be sorry about.

.Theres no need to thank me.

.It couldnt be better than this!

Neh Neh Neh Boo Boo

()!You wont be disappointed!

.Dont think I am that easy.

. Thats what you always do.

,. Consider your surroundings, you fool.

. Just wait! Ill get ( pay) you back.

. You shouldve kept quiet

. Im gonna let it slide only this time.


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. No matter where he goes, hell do

just fine.

. Knowing too much will only hurt you.

. Stop acting like youre something special.

. I feel like something is missing

when youre not here.

. Your joking is going a little too far.

. Lets stop playing word games? Do I look that easy?

. I just want to drop everything and

run away.

. () The atmosphere here is

very tense (hostile). I feel heavy.

. Dont get me wrong.

. /. I feel light as a feather. I feel good.

. Its so upset Im speechless.

. Suit yourself.

. It just made me look irresponsible.

. I hurt my back.

. I threw out my back. (from Jeanny in the


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comments a better rendition would be: Ive done my back in. ) Thank

you!^^

. Ive still got it.

. Youre dead meat!

. Dont take it personally.

! Peekaboo!

. Dont try to butter me up.

Sue me!? Thats better than nothing

. My head is about to split.

. She has a multiple personality (split

personality)

. I just want to go somewhere faraway.

()? Dont you think youre being too

harsh (on me)?

. You dont have to do all that

. I dont feel good about it, either.. I dont really feel like doing it

. Its not as good as I expected.

. My whole body aches.


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. He has a big belly.

. Youre mine now! Ive got you just where I want you.

? Whats his problem? Whats wrong withhim?

. It feels like a needle poking me

. Hes usually like that.

? Are you mad at me? Are you pissed off?

( means.) Youre a hopeless case.. Food is wasted on him.

. He has an easy-going and cool

attitude.

. Stop acting (Dont act) like you are rich.

. Why are you acting like you dont know

me?

!? Hes so cheap. How can he

not buy lunch even once?

. You think youre special, dont you?

. That boy (girl) is mine. He (She) is on my list.

. Hes a player (with the girls).

. He is so stubborn.

. My position is very uncomfortable.


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. He acts like hes something special.

. He needs a lesson.

! I cant stand watching himacting like he is something special.

. Shes playing hard to get.

. He does things behind peoples backs

~~.. Yeah! This is fun!

!. Leave him alone. Hell stop iteventually.

. This homework is very tedious.

. That picture is too sexy.

. (is Konglish for over exaggerate.) Stop

exaggerating. Dont over do it.

. They are said to have a relationship.

. He always gets away with stuff.

,? Just say it. Dont argue.

? Why are you always like that?

~! What kind of person is this! / I cant believe

this guy!

? Is he a pervert or something?

. Ive tried to be patient, but this is


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going too far.

. Fighting is a part of growing up.

~. Man.. Im dead now.

. When I think about him, it still

hurts.

. Those clothes are out of style.

. It was wrong from the beginning.

. A passing dog would even laugh.! Do you think I was born yesterday?

? With whose permission?

? If youve special, how special could you

be?

!. Why is my life like this? (/). Shes too

snobby.

. Ill take care of my own business.

? Do you feel guilty about something?

?Youre not going to share your food?

.My room is so messy, there

is no place to step.

. If its nice, its nice.


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. Why do you always say things like that?

? Do you have someone in mind?

. Dont you try to lie. (you

). Theres something fishy about it.

. /. I got a hunch.

. He is full of self-confidence

. If you know someone good, hook

me up.

.. Teamwork is important, so

dont try to stick out.

. I dont want to risk being

misunderstood.

? What do I do if I start missing you?. Friendship fades with time.

. Everything is a hassle.

. Who would put up with your attitude?

(). How could you hide your

relationship from everyone!

. I didnt mean to do that. / Its not what I

mean.

. You are a traitor!


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. Everything shows./ Its too obvious. / You cant hide it.

? How long could it last?

. (

) Be a little gentle with him.. () You are no match for me.

?? So? What do you want me to do?

. () There is no turning back now

().Dont take a joke too far.

.Im disappointed with you.

The love is gone.

.. Our relationship is confusing.

.You big baby.

. Dont try to put your mistakes on

others.

..Dont try joking anymore.

!.Hey, your face looks a lot better.

,.I dont see the end of this.

. ()My ears are muffled.

.Calm and reserve boy. Sissy boy.

!Your makeup looks good!

,!Your makeup doesnt look good!

,.You didnt listen to me, so now look at


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you!

.You shouldnt talk like that

.I am ticklish.

.Im so excited, I cant work.

.You have pleasant worries.

. Dont try to take the easy way out.

? How could you do that to a friend?

!~~~! Youre hopeless. What am Igoing to do with you.

. If you are going to lie, at least do a

better job of it.

. He has a lot of charisma. / She has class.

. He asked for it!. A steel hand in a velvet glove.

. () Dont try to act tough.

. I put everything into it.

. Its fun picking out my favorite.

. But youve got me.

! Bottoms up!

. His heart is made of stone.

. Today, its onme! Ill pay.


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? Why? You feel guilty?

. I live a stones throw away from here.

. I got a crush on her!? Why are you taking it out on me?

. Hes a good talker.

. Dont play innocent!

. Dont waffle.

. The woman makes the man.

. Shame on you!

. It couldve been worse.

. Hes a pain in the neck.

. There is a time for everything.

? Do I really have to say it?

. Try to be more responsible.

! Youve come a long way!

. I feel like a million dollars.

. I was born for this.

! What a waste!

! That hurts! What a blow to the ego!

. Back me up here.

! Hey, get out of my hair!


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? Have you got a minute to

spare?

? Are you out of your mind?

. Youve got an ace in the hole (a card

up your sleeve), right?

! Man, this isnt a joke!

. What a nerve!

. Ive already lost interest.. Money is no object.

. Just bring yourself!

! Im flat broke!

. It doesnt make any sense.

Get real! / Not in your life time!

. Your face looks puffy.

. I have still got a long way to go.

. Keep me company.(Stay with me.)

? What did you have for lunch?

Regretfully,

. It doesnt hurt to try. Youve got nothing to lose!

! Let me do it my way! Let me live my

own life.


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. Youre trying to get blood from a stone.

. We are almost there.

. Who do you think youre talking to?. Lets be responsible!

! Those guys are too lovey-dovely!

. Ive got goose bumps.

a lovey-dovey couple.

/Thats gross! Thats cultic!

. Lets just be friends.

. Those are my words. Thats what I was going to

say.

. You look much better in person.

. Im locked out of my room.

. Im taking the day off.

. Another thing thats going my way.

. Ill see you home.

? How am I supposed to know?

()Lets do the wave thing. (:

)

. Ill always remember the good times.

! Youre ruining our image. (Stop dirtying our image.)


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. Love is always on the move.

. Put yourself in my shoes.

I dont waste money like that.. Chill out! Just relax!

! You dont scare me!

. Dont try to get out of it. ()

. I swim like a rock.

(). Ive been down that road before.

. Tell me something I

dont know.

? Where did you hear such a thing?

. Thats nothing. I know

worse than that.

. It slipped my mind.

. She stood me up.

. She turned me down.

. You look trashed! ()

.. Im on my way. Ill be there soon.

. Lets skip that topic. (:)

. I was right to be picky. ()

. Its perfect for you! / Its a perfect fit.


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()

. Im in a bad mood now!

! It is such a weight off my shoulders!. Its hard to satisfy your taste buds.

. Youre a picky eater.

! Only make promises you can keep!

! I wanna see the real you! ( the)

I expected as much. / It never fails!

I had such enormous fun.

! Im into different things! Were not in the same

league.

? How can you walk around with a face like that?

. Ive got the picture.

? Is quantity all that you think about?

. The noodles are overcooked.

,! Oh, I almost had it!

,? You cant be a bread winner if you act like that!

.Youre stuckin second gear. Youve been set back.

.Ill be the window to your heart.

.Sorry, not today.

.Keep your eyes off other women!


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?Do you have any cabins?

?Is quantity all you think about?

.Youre so fired up!.Youre a big spender.

Youre so cheap!

. The world is at your doors step.

. Its just around the corner.

,. Oh, Im so embarrassed.

,. Thats so stupid / ridiculous

. I want to go back to the good

old days.

. I put everything into it.

7. Ive been a regular here for 7 years.

,! Wow! Shes got some curves.

. Wow! Shes got some curves.

. Dont use that impolite tone with me.

. Ive got mixed feelings for her.

. His popularity never goes down!

.Stand tall!

! Shes really something!

. Catch me if you can. (


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)

!The thinner the better!

! Get real!! Get a job! Get a life! (

)! Youre so gullible!

? Dont you think youre over-reacting a little?

? Why go through all the troubles?

. Im feeling a little queasy.

! You are too money hungry.

.. Sleep tight. Dream of me.

! Dont overdress.

? Theres no such thing as a free lunch!

. Give me a break!. (Look at me once:)

. I was dragged into doing it.

! Lets take a breath! ()

!Just do it, Ill smooth everything over.

.You look like youre about to drop.

,!Why dont you act your age?

.That doesnt go well with you.

.The game must go on.

.Stop twisting my words around.

.Your fly is open.


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.Your fly is open.

.Dont jump to the conclusion.

?Youre so nitpicky.?Why are you being so inquisitive?

.Youre so brash.

.Were made for each other.

.Youre way too picky.

?Why are you accusing me?

.Lets pick up some chicks (guys:).

Stop trying to flatter me!

.Dont try to get out of it.

.Youve gotta help me out.

.Ill never let it go.

.I cant thank you enough.

.He is always running behind.

.Hes really rude.

.This is totally awesome. ()

.It leaves me speechless. ()

.Stop whining like a baby. ( to

whine)

.Lets all get on the same page.


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.I got knack for this.

.Youll get yours. Youll be sorry for this.

.Youre just as bad as me.,.See, what did I tell you?

!Dont goof off!

?Are you goofing off?

.Give it to me straight. ()

.Dont give me any excuses.

.Ill do it when Im ready.

..Ive got your back. / Ill be behind you.

.Im going to have a house warming party.

.Use your head.

.You nearly gave me a heart attack. ()

!Please make way! (,!)

?Whats on your mind?

?Whats on your mind?

! Crank up the tunes!

. Stop exaggerating. It didnt hurt that much.

. You are helpless. (: You have no big book)

! You started it!

,. You go your way, Ill go mine.


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. Im drained because of you.

. I really want it to happen this time.

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? Which song can you sing the best?! I could be with anyone!

. Dont try to own me.

. Sorry, I have no excuse.

. Youve got something between your

teeth.

. Im so happy, I could die.

. I had one of those nightmares where you cant move.

. Ive been busy as a bee!

. Ive been busy as a bee!

. I got canned.

. I was fired.

. You pick things up quickly.

? How can I get a hold of you?

?I havent the slightest idea. (?

)

. Just because. (.)

. Live up to your name.

,,. Paper, rock, scissors.


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. Dont play the baby.

. I bombed my final exam.

. She is as sly as a fox.! Thatsjust ridiculous!

.Sometimes no news is good

news.

.Id love to eat a

refreshing crunchy apple.?Are you really going to do it?

,?Are you gonna do it or not?

.Weve got to cement our

relationship.

!You cant be done already! Youre the man.

.Dont be so arrogant.

.Good to the last drop. ()

.The love bug has bitten me.

.My gut is killing me. / My stomach is funny.(

)

. He is rich with a capital R.

.The vending machine ate my money.


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.Two heads are better than one.

.Wish me luck.

? Why are you lingering around?.That ship has already sailed.

..Its unlucky to shake your foot.

.I just wanna shoot the breeze.

?No one can say how itll turn out.

.It wouldnt hurt to come early.

.Im out of breath.

.Stay clear of that guy. / Stay away from him.

.Hey, just lay off me.

.My system crashed.

?Are you being a wise guy?

!You really missed the point!

.It doesnt settle well with me.

.It doesnt get on my nerves anymore. I feel

much better!

.That guy is a real odd ball.

.I think I did my best./ I did the best I could.

.Dont go back on your word.

.Dont judge a book by its cover.


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.Better late than never.

.The cold really gets to me.

. This books got it all.,? You can do anything you set your mind to.

!. Man, Im so ticked. (tick)

. Im dying to see you!

! If youre going to do, do it right!

,()? Hey, whats the secret?

. Dont get nosy ( =)

. Give someones family a bad name.

. It runs in the family.

. Act your age!

.Its just around the corner.

,.Im so embarrassed.

?Theres no such thing as a free lunch!

!Lets take a breather.

,!Why dont you act your age?

.I cant thank you enough.

.Hes really rude.

. Lets drink ourselves into stupor.


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