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날개를 달다

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날개를 달아요 · 달았어요 · 달 거예요 (ㄹ drops); often 날개를 단 듯 팔리다

to take off, to gain momentum; to get a big boost

Example

그 드라마가 인기를 얻으면서 원작 소설도 날개를 달았어요.

As the drama became popular, the original novel took off too.

Word parts

Literally 'to attach wings' — something suddenly able to fly.

Good to know

날개 돋친 듯 팔리다 'to sell as if it grew wings' is the go-to phrase for something selling fast.