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Foreign Phrase: Je ibi jeulgeowoseoyo.

This figure of speech is sure to bring a smile. Literally it means “My mouth was happy.” Its a way to say that something was delicious. In Korean culture, its polite to first thank the host before saying this phrase, as this phrase draws attention towards you. 

In Korean, the phrase appears as: 제 입이 즐거웠어요. We hope you enjoy the fine Korean cuisine and have cause to say “Je ibi jeulgeowoseoyo.”!