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
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 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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