Relaties - Family

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen over familie, zoals "geboren en getogen" en "zwart schaap".

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love child [zelfstandig naamwoord]

buitenechtelijk kind

Ex: Despite not being married , Tom and Jane welcomed a beautiful love child into their lives .

Ondanks dat ze niet getrouwd waren, verwelkomden Tom en Jane een prachtig buitenechtelijk kind in hun leven.

big mama [zelfstandig naamwoord]

grote moeder

Ex:

In uitdagende tijden treedt ze naar voren als onze Grote Mama, een sterke en verzorgende kracht, die niet alleen financieel maar ook emotioneel voor haar geliefden zorgt.

born on the wrong side of the blanket [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a child whose parents were not married at the time of birth

Ex: Despite being born on the wrong side of the blanket , Sarah grew up to become a successful entrepreneur and proved that one 's origins do n't define their potential .

born and bred [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a place one was born or grew up in

Ex: As a born and bred Texan , Mark has a deep appreciation for country music and barbecues .

to [have] a bun in the oven [Zinsdeel]

to be expecting a child

Ex: After months of anticipation , the couple announced that they have a bun in the oven .

to [wrap] {sb} (up|) in cotton wool [Zinsdeel]

to protect or treat someone or something in an overly cautious or overprotective manner

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pigeon pair [zelfstandig naamwoord]

duif paar

Ex: John and Emily are a pigeon pair , with John being the older brother and Emily being the younger sister .

John en Emily zijn een duivenpaar, met John als de oudere broer en Emily als de jongere zus.

{one's} (own|) flesh and blood [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone with whom one shares a family relation

Ex: Amanda always puts her flesh and blood first , prioritizing the needs and well-being of her family .

curtain lecture [zelfstandig naamwoord]

gordijnpreek

Ex: Catherine gave John a curtain lecture about leaving his socks on the floor , reminding him of the importance of tidiness and cleanliness .

Catherine gaf John een onder vier ogen uitbrander omdat hij zijn sokken op de grond liet liggen, en herinnerde hem aan het belang van netheid en hygiëne.

black sheep [zelfstandig naamwoord]

zwart schaap

Ex: While his siblings excelled academically , John was the black sheep of the family , struggling with his studies and focusing more on his hobbies .

Terwijl zijn broers en zussen academisch uitblonken, was John het zwarte schaap van de familie, worstelde met zijn studie en richtte zich meer op zijn hobby's.

chip off the old block [Zinsdeel]

someone who closely resembles their parent, especially in terms of personality, traits, or behavior

Ex: As a brilliant scientist , Dr. Johnson 's daughter proves to be a chip off the old block , showing the same level of curiosity and dedication to scientific research .

to [cut] {sb} off with a (cent|penny) [Zinsdeel]

to disinherit or withdraw financial support from a family member as a way to express disapproval or to enforce certain behaviors or decisions

Ex: After a heated argument with his parents, David was cut off with a cent and had to find a way to support himself financially.

Benjamin of the family [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to the youngest child of a family

Ex: Being the Benjamin of the family , Sarah is constantly compared to her older siblings and their achievements .

from father to son [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to the passing down of traditions, knowledge, values, or skills from one generation to the next, especially from a father to his son

Ex: In the Miller family , the talent for painting is nurtured and passed down from father to son .

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