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Korean learner dictionary

물밑

mulmit · being behind-the-scenes

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 56293
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 물믿, 물미치, 물믿또, 물민만, 물미틀Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    (비유적으로) 어떤 일이 은밀하게 이루어지는 상태.

    English: being behind-the-scenes — (figurative) A state in which something is being promoted clandestinely.

    Examples

    • 물밑 경쟁.
    • 물밑 교섭.
    • 물밑 작업.
    • 물밑 접촉.
    • 물밑 협상.
    • 기업 인수에 대한 물밑 협상이 결렬된 것으로 드러났다.
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