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마음을 놓다

maeumeul nota [마으믈 노타]

마음을 놓아요(놔요) · 마음을 놓았어요 · 마음 놓고 (without worry)

to relax, to stop worrying, to feel at ease

Example

아이가 무사히 도착했다는 전화를 받고 마음을 놓았어요.

I got a call that my child had arrived safely, and I could finally relax.

Word parts

Literally 'to put down one's heart,' like setting down a heavy load.