Korean Dictionary

How to say “Bite the Bullet” in Korean

이를 악물다

Ireul Angmulda

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Usage & Context

Biting the bullet means enduring a painful or difficult situation with stoicism. The Korean equivalent ire ul angmulda literally means clenching one's teeth to bear hardship.

Example Sentence

힘들어도 이를 악물고 끝까지 해내야 해요.

Even if it is hard, you must bite the bullet and see it through to the end.

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