Nuance Dictionary / Social Situations
비행기 태우다 Bihaeng-gi taeuda
To excessively praise or puff someone up with smooth talk to butter them up for a favor or inflate their ego.
What does 비행기 태우다 mean?
비행기 태우다 (Bihaeng-gi taeuda) means: To excessively praise or puff someone up with smooth talk to butter them up for a favor or inflate their ego.
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How it's actually used
- 그렇게 비행기 태워도 이번 일은 안 도와줄 거야.
Geureoke bihaeng-gi taewodo ibeon ireun an dowajul geoya.
Even if you butter me up like that, I'm not helping you with this one.
💡 Reveals how the phrase is deployed as a shield against transparent flattery. - 팀장님 오늘 기분 좋으신가 봐, 자꾸 비행기 태워 주네.
Timjang-nim oneul gibun joeusin ga bwa, jakku bihaeng-gi taewo june.
Our team leader must be in a good mood today, he keeps feeding our egos.
💡 Shows the word being used in a workplace dynamic to decode a boss's sudden kindness. - 에이, 그만 비행기 태워요. 저 진짜 어깨 으쓱해져요.
Ei, geuman bihaeng-gi taewoyo. Jeo jinjja eokkae eusseukhaejyeoyo.
Hey, stop inflating my ego. I'm actually starting to strut.
💡 Highlights the self-aware, slightly amused acceptance of being flattered.
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