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Korean Idioms & Expressions

티를 내다

ti-reul naeda

Literal meaning

produce a sign/trace

What it really means

To let it show; to make a feeling or fact obvious through expression or behavior. Often about failing to hide emotions.

Examples

KoreanEnglish
싫으면 싫다고 말해, 그렇게 티 내지 말고.
sireumyeon sireudago marhae, geureoke ti naeji malgo.
If you don't like it, just say so instead of making it so obvious.

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