Nuance Dictionary / Social Situations
머리를 맞대다 Meoril matdaeda
To physically or figuratively huddle together with others to solve a complex problem.
What does 머리를 맞대다 mean?
머리를 맞대다 (Meoril matdaeda) means: To physically or figuratively huddle together with others to solve a complex problem.
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How it's actually used
- 우리 다 같이 머리를 맞대고 해결책을 찾아보자.
U-ri da ga-chi meo-ri-reul mat-dae-go hae-gyeol-chaek-eul cha-ja-bo-ja.
Let's all put our heads together and find a solution.
💡 Shows the rallying, team-oriented spirit this phrase evokes. - 팀원들이 며칠 밤 머리를 맞댄 결과, 드디어 프로젝트를 마감했어.
Tim-won-deul-i myeot-il bam meo-ri-reul mat-daen gyeol-gwa, deu-di-eo peu-ro-jek-teu-reul ma-gam-haess-eo.
After the team put their heads together for several nights, we finally finished the project.
💡 Highlights the 'struggle' aspect of the collaborative process. - 잠깐 머리 좀 맞대고 이야기할 수 있을까요?
Jam-kkan meo-ri jom mat-dae-go i-ya-gi-hal su is-seul-kka-yo?
Could we put our heads together for a moment to talk?
💡 Demonstrates how it can be used to request a focused, private brainstorming session.
Related words in Social Situations
미필 mi-pil목이 빠지다 Mogi ppajida목에 힘을 주다 Mok-e him-eul juda모르다 moreuda물불을 가리지 않다 Mul-bul-eul gariji anta