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Korean Idioms & Expressions

녹초가 되다

nokchoga doeda

Literal meaning

to become a melted/wilted state

What it really means

To be completely worn out, with no energy left. Used after hard physical labor, a long day, or anything that drains you totally.

Examples

KoreanEnglish
하루 종일 일해서 녹초가 됐어요.
haru jongil ilhaeseo nokchoga dwaesseoyo.
I'm worn out from working all day.

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