B1 Idiom Neutral

발등에 불 끄다

baldeung-e bul kkeuda

put out an urgent fire

Meaning

To deal with an immediate and pressing problem.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the 'Pali-pali' (hurry-hurry) culture where speed is often prioritized.

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Context is key

Always use this when you are under pressure.

Meaning

To deal with an immediate and pressing problem.

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Context is key

Always use this when you are under pressure.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

마감 때문에 지금 발등에 불을 _____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 껐어요

You extinguish (끄다) a fire, you don't turn it on (켜다).

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

마감 때문에 지금 발등에 불을 _____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 껐어요

You extinguish (끄다) a fire, you don't turn it on (켜다).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is only for immediate, urgent tasks.

Related Phrases

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발등에 불이 떨어지다

similar

To be in a crisis

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