Korean phrase
마음이 놓여요. ma eu mi no yeo yo
Meaning
I feel relieved
When to use it
It expresses relief when worry or tension eases. It is often used after a good result in polite, everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
오늘 시험 결과 나왔어요? o neul si heom kyeol gwa na wa sseo yo
Did the test results come out today?
네, 합격이라서 마음이 놓여요. ne hap kkyeo gi ra seo ma eu mi no yeo yo
Yes, I passed, so I feel relieved.