🌟 입(을) 막다

1. 듣기 싫은 말이나 자기에게 불리한 말을 하지 못하게 하다.

1. BLOCK SOMEONE'S MOUTH: To force someone to stop talking about something that one does not want to hear or is against oneself.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 언니는 엄마가 아끼는 그릇을 깨더니 내 입을 막으려고 용돈을 줬다.
    My sister broke my mother's favorite bowl and gave me an allowance to cover my mouth.
  • 사장은 회사의 어려운 상황이 외부에 알려지지 않도록 직원들의 입을 막았다.
    The president kept his employees quiet so that the company's difficult situation was not known to the outside world.

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