Idioms and Idiomatic Phrases in Korean

Something you desire, but can't afford (Rice cake in a picture)

그림의 떡

Too busy and have no time to lose (I don't have time to open my eyes and nose)

눈코 뜰 새 없다

Piece of Cake (Like eating cold porridge)

식은 죽 먹기

Having unrealistic expectations (Eyes are high)

눈이 높다

To be insane/mad (Eyes are turned upside down)

눈이 뒤집힌다

To be very jealous (Stomach hurts)

사촌이 땅을 사면 배가 아프다

Not much of a difference (Acorn Stomping)

도토리 키재기

An impossible challenge (Hitting a rock with an egg)

계란으로 바위치기

Nobody has an idea (Even ghosts don't know)

귀신도 모른다

Take the next best thing (A chicken instead of a pheasant)

꿩 대신 닭

Speak of the devil (Even a tiger comes out when you mention it)

호랑이도 제 말 하면 온다

Feeling extremely embarrassed or humiliated (Hands and feet curl up)

손발이 오그라든다