목에 힘을 줘요 · 목에 힘을 줬어요 · 목에 힘주지 마세요
to act arrogant; to put on airs
Example
승진하더니 그 사람이 목에 힘을 주고 다녀요.
Since his promotion, he's been strutting around putting on airs.
Word parts
Literally 'to stiffen one's neck,' holding the head high in pride.
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목에 힘을 줘요 · 목에 힘을 줬어요 · 목에 힘주지 마세요
to act arrogant; to put on airs
Example
승진하더니 그 사람이 목에 힘을 주고 다녀요.
Since his promotion, he's been strutting around putting on airs.
Word parts
Literally 'to stiffen one's neck,' holding the head high in pride.