Korean Idioms & Expressions

시험에 들다

siheom-e deulda

Literal meaning

to enter into a test/temptation

To be tempted or put to the test — drawn toward something one shouldn't do, or having one's resolve challenged. Has a biblical ring.

Korean	English
달콤한 제안에 잠시 시험에 들 뻔했다. dalkomhan jean-e jamsi siheom-e deul ppeonhaetda.	For a moment I was almost tempted by the sweet offer.

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