No. 4,229 in Korean
직격탄을
A "direct hit" (in a literal or metaphorical sense).
In a sentence
그 소식은 우리 팀의 사기에 직격탄을 날렸다.
The news dealt a direct blow to our team's morale.
Here, '직격탄을' is used metaphorically to describe a sudden and impactful event that directly influences a group's emotional state.
그의 발언은 정책 계획에 직격탄을 가했습니다.
His remark directly impacted the policy plan.
In this sentence, '직격탄을' portrays a critical and immediate effect caused by speech on an abstract concept like a plan.
갑작스러운 해고 통보는 직원들의 신뢰에 직격탄을 날렸다.
The sudden dismissal notice delivered a direct hit to the employees' trust.
Here, '직격탄을' highlights a sudden, sharp negative impact on interpersonal trust due to an action.
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