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판을 깨다

paneul kkaeda [파늘 깨다]

판을 깨요 · 판을 깼어요 · 판을 깨지 마세요

to break up the game; to wreck a deal or gathering

Example

협상이 잘되고 있었는데 그가 판을 깼어요.

The negotiations were going well, but he wrecked the whole thing.

Word parts

판 = a game, scene, or setup; literally 'to break up the board.'