Korean Idioms & Expressions
같잖은 소리를 하다
gatjaneun sori-reul hada
Literal meaning
say words that are not even worth being so
What it really means
To talk nonsense; to say something absurd, presumptuous, or not worth taking seriously. Carries a dismissive, irritated tone.
Examples
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 같잖은 소리 하지 말고 사실대로 말해. gatjaneun sori haji malgo sasildaero marhae. | Quit talking nonsense and just tell me the truth. |
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