언중유골이 · 언중유골을
words with a hidden barb, a pointed remark
Example
친구가 웃으면서 한 말이었지만 언중유골이었어요.
My friend said it with a smile, but there was a sting in the words.
Word parts
언 words+중 inside+유 have+골 bone
Literally 'there's a bone inside the words'.
Good to know
Native equivalent: 뼈 있는 말 'words with a bone in them'.
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