Mensen Beschrijven - Smaak & Wil

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met smaak en wil, inclusief "konijnenhol" en "arbeid van liefde".

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to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way [Zinsdeel]

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Ex: Lily was known for her strong will and persuasive abilities , which often resulted in her getting her way during important decision-making processes .

to {not} be (caught|seen) dead [Zinsdeel]

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

Ex: She is a vegan and wo n't be seen dead eating meat or any animal products .

{one's} cup of tea [Zinsdeel]

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

Ex: Adventure sports have always been her cup of tea .

to [be] {one's} scene [Zinsdeel]

to be something that one is interested in

Ex: Going to the beach is definitely my scene. I love the sound of the waves and the feeling of the sun on my skin.

to [be] in for a treat [Zinsdeel]

to tell someone that they are really about to enjoy something

Ex: If you have n't tried the new restaurant in town yet , you 're in for a treat .

at {one's} pleasure [Zinsdeel]

used for saying that someone can do something whenever and however they want

Ex: The books in the library are available for checkout at their pleasure .

labor of love [Zinsdeel]

a task that is done only for the sake of one's pleasure and not for any rewards of any kind

Ex: Their efforts to renovate the house were a true labor of love , as they did n’t expect any profit .

to [feast] {one's} eyes on {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to observe someone or something with a great sense of pleasure or fulfillment

Ex: The art gallery was full of stunning paintings, and I couldn't help but feast my eyes on each one.

rabbit hole [zelfstandig naamwoord]

konijnenhol

Ex: When Sarah discovered the new TV series , she fell down the rabbit hole and binge-watched all the episodes in one sitting .

Toen Sarah de nieuwe tv-serie ontdekte, viel ze in het konijnenhol en keek ze alle afleveringen in één keer.

to [do] as {sb} [please] [Zinsdeel]

to perform any activity in the way that one prefers, paying no attention to what others might say or think about one

Ex: They do as they please , following their own path in life .

to [do] {one's} own thing [Zinsdeel]

to do whatever makes one happy or satisfied, without caring about other's opinions

Ex: Despite the pressure to conform , she chose to do her own thing and started her own business , which became a great success .

to [turn] {one's} [nose] up [Zinsdeel]

to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: David 's snobby colleagues would often turn their noses up at his ideas during meetings , dismissing them without even considering their merit .

to [have] an eye for {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

Ex: Susan has a keen eye for detail, so each dress is beautifully finished off.

to [make|pull] a [face] at {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

Ex: She pulls a face at her brother whenever he teases her .

to [scratch] (the|this|that) itch [Zinsdeel]

to fulfill one's need or desire for something

Ex: She scratched that itch of curiosity by exploring different cultures and traditions .

{sb} (can|could) take it or leave it [Zin]

used to say that someone is indifferent about having, eating, seeing, or doing something

Ex: Alex was offered a job opportunity, but it's not something he's passionate about. He could take it or leave it.

too much like hard work [Zinsdeel]

(of an activity) too time consuming or requiring a lot of effort to be done or completed

Ex: Cleaning the entire house by herself felt too much like hard work for Emily , so she decided to hire a professional cleaning service .

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