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격의 없이

gyeogui eopsi [겨기 업씨]

격의 없이 대화하다 · 격의 없는 + noun

without formality, openly, frankly

Example

사장님과 직원들이 격의 없이 이야기를 나눴어요.

The boss and the employees chatted openly, without formality.

Word parts

격 separate의 mind

Literally 'without a separating mind' — no emotional barrier between people.