Korean Idioms & Expressions

안달이 나다

andari nada

Literal meaning

'fretting arises' (안달 = fretting/anxious fuss + 나다 = arise)

To be antsy and impatient; to fret restlessly because you badly want something or can't wait for it.

Korean	English
합격자 발표를 기다리며 온종일 안달이 났다. hapgyeokja balpyoreul gidarimyeo onjongil andari natda.	I was on edge all day waiting for the list of successful applicants.

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