목숨을 걸다

to risk one's life; to stake one's life on something

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to risk one's life; to stake one's life on something Also used figuratively to emphasize how seriously someone promises or commits to something.

KO: 그는 친구를 구하기 위해 목숨을 걸다시피 했어요.

EN: He practically risked his life to save his friend.