Korean Idioms & Expressions

본때를 보이다

bonttaereul boida

Literal meaning

to show one's 'bonttae' (proper form/mettle)

To teach someone a lesson or show them what you're made of, so they won't dare mess with you again. Used as a warning or display of strength.

Korean	English
이번엔 제대로 본때를 보여 줄 거예요. ibeonen jedaero bonttaereul boyeo jul geoyeyo.	This time I'm going to teach them a real lesson.

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