Relaties - Vriendschap & Verzoening

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "joined at the hip" en "no hard feelings" verband houden met vriendschap en verzoening in het Engels.

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through thick and thin [Zinsdeel]

regardless of the difficulty or circumstances

Ex: They stayed together through thick and thin , no matter what life threw at them .

speaking terms [zelfstandig naamwoord]

spreekrelaties

Ex: After their argument , Sarah and John are no longer on speaking terms .

Na hun ruzie zijn Sarah en John niet meer op spreektermijnen.

on (good|friendly) terms [Zinsdeel]

having an enjoyable or friendly relationship with someone and be able to make good interactions with them

Ex: We ’ve always been on good terms with our neighbors , sharing a friendly rapport .

to [mend] {one's} fences [Zinsdeel]

to repair or restore one's relationships, especially after a period of tension or conflict

Ex: After their argument , Jack realized he needed to mend his fences with his sister .

to [make] {oneself} at home [Zinsdeel]

to make oneself feel relaxed and comfortable without caring for formalities

Ex: Emily visited her cousin 's apartment and made herself at home by unpacking her belongings and getting comfortable in the spare bedroom .

to [make] it up to {sb} [Zinsdeel]

to do something to compensate for a previous mistake, offense, or wrongdoing and to attempt to regain the person's trust or forgiveness

Ex: Jake missed his friend 's birthday party , but he made it up to her by organizing a surprise gathering with their mutual friends the following week .

to [kiss] and [make] up [Zinsdeel]

to sort out one's differences with someone after an argument or disagreement

Ex: Although they are currently angry at each other , Jane and David know they will eventually kiss and make up because they value their relationship .

joined at the hip [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to two people who are considered inseparable

Ex: John and Mary are joined at the hip .

to [go] back a long way [Zinsdeel]

to have been present for a long time, as in conflicts or business

Ex: The cultural traditions of the indigenous community go back a long way , preserving their heritage for centuries .

give and take [Zinsdeel]

a situation where both sides are willing to make compromises to reach a mutual agreement or understanding

Ex: Effective communication in a relationship involves a constant give and take , with both individuals actively listening and expressing their thoughts .

to [give] and [take] [Zinsdeel]

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: Successful partnerships require a willingness to give and take , ensuring that both parties feel their needs are met .

for company [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that is done just to make one feel less alone

Ex: David is considering adopting a pet for company , as he believes having a furry friend will make his home feel less empty .

to [build] bridges [Zinsdeel]

to establish a friendship between people or parties

Ex: After a heated debate , the politicians realized the importance of building bridges and finding common ground for the benefit of the nation .

to [be|live] in each other's [pocket] [Zinsdeel]

to be very close to someone and spend most of one's time with them

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(as|) thick as thieves [Zinsdeel]

(of people) having a close and trusting bond without any secrets

Ex: Despite their contrasting personalities , Emily and Lucy are thick as thieves , always having each other 's backs in times of need .

to [wipe] the slate clean [Zinsdeel]

to forget about past disagreements or mistakes and start afresh

Ex: Despite their previous failures , the team wiped the slate clean and came back stronger than ever .

to [get|start] off on the right foot [Zinsdeel]

to start something, particularly a task or relationship, with much success

Ex: Jennifer started off on the right foot in her new job by arriving early , being well-prepared , and demonstrating a positive attitude .

no hard feelings [Zinsdeel]

used to tell a person that one does not want any resentment to remain between them after arguing with them or defeating them in a contest

Ex: I know we had a disagreement , but I hope there are no hard feelings .

on nodding terms [Zinsdeel]

used when a relationship is limited to simple greetings

Ex: Despite their faded friendship , Emily and Alex remained on nodding terms , acknowledging each other with a friendly nod whenever they crossed paths .

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