Word details
고삐
- Pronunciation
- 고삐
- Part of speech
- noun
- Vocabulary level
- none
bridle; reins
The rope tied to the nose ring of a cow or the gag of a horse, which is pulled to make them move, speed, stop, etc.
Idioms
고삐 놓은[없는/풀린] 말[망아지]
a horse[foal] without reins[with reins that have been released or come untied]
For one's body to be freed from confinement and control.
고삐(가) 풀리다
have the reins release
To behave as one pleases without constraints or control.
고삐를 늦추다
loosen the reins
To become less wary or tense.
고삐를 조이다
tighten the reins
To remain tense and alert in a situation.
고삐를 채다[잡아채다]
snatch the reins
To push to keep the tension in a situation.
고삐를 틀어쥐다
hold the reins tight
To supervise something and proceed with it actively and vigorously.