와신상담
wasinsangdam · enduring hardship to achieve revenge
CEFR C2Example sentence
그는 와신상담 끝에 재기했어요.
He made a comeback after enduring years of hardship.
More Level C2 words
- 권토중래 gwontojungnae — returning stronger after defeat
- 백절불굴 baekjeolbulgul — indomitable spirit
- 초지일관 chojiilgwan — consistent from start to finish
- 유유상종 yuyusangjong — birds of a feather flock together
- 동병상련 dongbyeongsangnyeon — fellow sufferers sympathize
- 역지사지 yeokjisaji — putting yourself in another's place
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