코앞에 닥쳤어요 · 코앞에 닥친 (+noun)
to be just around the corner, to be imminent (lit. to come right up in front of one's nose)
Example
시험이 코앞에 닥쳤는데 아직 공부를 못 했어요.
The exam is right around the corner, and I still haven't studied.
Word parts
코앞 'in front of the nose' means very close in space or time; 닥치다 means 'to come upon, to draw near'.
Good to know
Used for exams, deadlines and events that are worryingly close. 코앞이에요 alone also works: 시험이 코앞이에요.
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