Nuance Dictionary / Time Pressure & 'Ppal-i Ppal-i'
차일피일(미루다) cha-il-pi-il
Putting off day after day, continually procrastinating
What does 차일피일(미루다) mean?
차일피일(미루다) (cha-il-pi-il) means: Putting off day after day, continually procrastinating.
Making excuses and delaying a promise or duty endlessly.
How it's actually used
- 병원에 가야지 하면서 차일피일 미루고만 있네요.
Byeongwone gayaji hamyeonseo chailpiil mirugoman inneyo.
I keep telling myself I need to go to the hospital, but I just keep putting it off.
💡 Typically used for unpleasant tasks or chores. - 숙제를 차일피일 미루다가 결국 마감 전날 밤을 샜어.
Sukjereul chailpiil mirudaga gyeolguk magam jeonnal bameul saesseo.
I procrastinated on my homework day after day and ended up pulling an all-nighter right before the deadline.
💡 Highlights the negative consequences of procrastination. - 친구는 약속을 차일피일 미루더니 결국 연락이 끊겼다.
chinguneun yaksogeul chailpiil mirudeoni gyeolguk yeonragi kkeun-gyeotda.
My friend kept putting off our plans day after day until we eventually lost touch.
💡 Commonly used when someone constantly postpones commitments out of avoidance.
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