Mensen Beschrijven - Fysieke verschijning & stijl

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "hoofden omdraaien" en "wild en wollig" verband houden met fysiek uiterlijk en stijl in het Engels.

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to have (got) it going on

[Zinsdeel]

to have a sexually attractive appearance

Ex: She is currently having it going on, turning heads wherever she goes with her stunning looks and poise.

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the belle of the ball

[Zinsdeel]

the most attractive or popular woman at a party, dance, or any other social event

Ex: They the belles of the ball, radiating beauty and elegance as they dance .

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to look (like) a million dollars

[Zinsdeel]

to look very attractive, well-dressed, and stylish, as if one had spent a lot of money on their appearance

Ex: feel like a million dollars when they dress up for a special occasion and receive admiring glances .

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to turn heads

[Zinsdeel]

to attract a lot of interest or attention because of how great someone or something looks

Ex: The sleek sports car turns heads as it zooms down the street, with its roaring engine and eye-catching design.

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(as) brown as a berry

[Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who has tanned skin, due to prolonged exposure to the sunlight

Ex: She as brown as a berry after spending the entire summer at the beach , soaking up the sun .

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a hair out of place

[Zinsdeel]

an appearance that is not perfectly organized, neat, and tidy

Ex: They presented themselves flawlessly at the ceremony , a hair out of place.

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crowning glory

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used to refer to someone's hair

kroonjuweel, haartrots

Ex: The salon's expertly crafted hairstyles became the town's crowning glory, attracting clients from far and wide.De vakkundig gemaakte kapsels van de salon werden het **pronkstuk** van de stad en trokken klanten van heinde en verre aan.

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carrot top

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person whose hair has a color between red and brown

wortelkop, roodharige

Ex: The girl with the carrot top confidently embraces her unique hair color , radiating a sense of individuality .Het meisje met de **wortelkleurige haren** omarmt vol vertrouwen haar unieke haarkleur en straalt een gevoel van individualiteit uit.

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bad hair day

[Zinsdeel]

a day on which one feels unattractive, particularly due to one's hair not looking as well as it should

Ex: She 's having bad hair day today , as her usually sleek and shiny locks are frizzy and unmanageable .

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to let oneself go

[Zinsdeel]

to stop caring for one's physical or mental health

Ex: She is letting herself go by neglecting her exercise routine and indulging in unhealthy eating habits, which is affecting her overall well-being.