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입이 가벼운 사람
ibi gyeobeun saram
a person who talks too much or shares secrets
그는 입이 가벼운 사람이라 비밀을 잘 지키지 못한다.
He is a person who talks too much, so he can't keep secrets well.
informal
A person who tends to speak freely or indiscreetly, often revealing private or sensitive information without careful consideration.
입이 가벼운 친구는 우리 비밀을 모두 친구들에게 말했을 거야.
My friend who talks too much must have told all our secrets to his friends.
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is not trustworthy with confidential information.
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Usage Context
This phrase is often used in casual conversations to describe someone who is not trustworthy with personal or confidential information.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '입이 가벼운' (literally 'light mouth') to describe someone who speaks carelessly, and '사람' (person).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is not reliable with sensitive information.
Word Breakdown
입이 가벼운
having a light or careless mouth (speaking freely)
phrase사람
person
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