호시탐탐이 · 호시탐탐을
watching for a chance, like a tiger eyeing its prey
Example
경쟁사가 우리 시장을 호시탐탐 노리고 있어요.
Our competitors are eyeing our market, waiting for their chance.
Word parts
호 tiger+시 look+탐 glare+탐 glare
Literally 'a tiger glaring and glaring'.
Good to know
Used like an adverb, almost always with 노리다: 호시탐탐 노리다.
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