#11. What is “piggy backon” in Korea? [파파고도 모르는 한국어, IT IS REAL KOREAN]
조인어스코리아2023. 9. 26. 16:09
<Words you have to use when you emphasize your words!>
Today’s expression, ‘숟가락을 얹다' is an expression of the act of posting a name pretending to be part of someone else's achievements. You can translate this phrase as ‘put one’s spoon on’.
It's a phrase that usually expresses negative nuisance about people who piggyback on others, but sometimes you can use this as a means of humility.
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source: Sixteen
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