"Become a beggar" means "깡통을 차다" in Korean.

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깡통을 차다
 
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Pronunciation kkang-tong-ŭl cha-da
meaning Become a beggar
"Become a beggar" is "깡통을 차다"(kkang-tong-ŭl cha-da) in Korean.
The literal translation is to kick a can.
Part of speech
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  • 능청을 떨다(pretend not to know)
  • 가슴을 조이다(To Hear, hear)
  • 골탕(을) 먹다(get floored)
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  • 하늘의 별 따기()
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