Korean Idioms & Expressions

엄두가 안 나다

eomduga an nada

Literal meaning

'the nerve to attempt does not arise' (엄두 = nerve/notion to try + 안 나다 = not arise)

To not even be able to bring oneself to attempt something — it feels too daunting or overwhelming to begin.

Korean	English
방이 너무 어질러져서 치울 엄두가 안 난다. bangi neomu eojilleojyeoseo chiul eomduga an nanda.	The room is in such a mess that I can't even bring myself to start cleaning it.

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