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TOPIK 5expression

선을 긋다

seoneul geutda [서늘 귿따]

선을 그어요 · 선을 그었어요 · 선을 그을 거예요 (ㅅ irregular)

to draw the line; to set boundaries; to distance oneself from

Example

그는 그 소문과 자신은 관계가 없다고 선을 그었어요.

He drew a clear line, saying he had nothing to do with the rumor.

Word parts

선 line

Literally 'to draw a line,' just like English.