-(으)ㄹ 뿐이다

Only, Merely, Solely, Just

Explanation

This expression is used when there is only one available course of action or state of being. In such cases, has the same meaning as 오직 (solely, merely, only).

Details

This expression can be made even more emphatic by using the form N만 -(으)ㄹ 뿐이다 or A/V-기만 -(으)ㄹ 뿐이다.

저는 그냥 그 사람의 얼굴만 알 뿐입니다.
I really only know that person’s face (and nothing else).
그 사람한테 연락이 오기만을 기다리고 있을 뿐이에요.