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Mislukking - Laster & Onpopulariteit

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over laster en impopulariteit met voorbeelden zoals "negen dagen wonder" en "val uit de gratie".

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to [drag] {one's} name through the (mud|mire)

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

Ex: They dragged his name through the mire by accusing him of a crime he didn't commit.
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dirt on {sb}

the action of publishing or spreading unpleasant details about someone's private life in order to negatively impact the public's opinion of them

Ex: The journalist has been gathering dirt on the politician for months to expose his corruption.
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dirty (linen|laundry)
dirty linen
[Zinsdeel]

one's personal matters that if shared with others could make one embarrassed or ashamed

Ex: The company's financial troubles have been aired in the media, and now everyone knows their dirty linen.
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nine day wonder
nine day wonder
[Zinsdeel]

something that receives a lot of attention for a short time, but is soon forgotten

Ex: The song was a one-day wonder, reaching the top of the charts for just a day before falling off the list.
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to [fall] from grace

to lose favor, respect, or a position of high regard due to a significant mistake, scandal, or failure

Ex: The respected academic's plagiarism scandal led to a significant fall from grace within the academic community, damaging their credibility.
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to [lay] a glove on {sb/sth}

to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing

Ex: The opposing team couldn't lay a glove on the star player, who scored all three goals in the match.
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to [lose] face
to lose face
[Zinsdeel]

to do something that causes others to have less respect for one

Ex: The politician lost face after being caught in a scandal, causing their once-loyal supporters to turn against them.
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loss of face
loss of face
[Zinsdeel]

the state of losing all the respect others had for one because of one's actions

Ex: The politician suffered a loss of face when their controversial policies were met with widespread public backlash.
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{one's} name [is] mud

used when one says or does something that makes one disgraced or discredited

Ex: The politician's name was mud after their controversial remarks caused widespread outrage.
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out of season
out of season
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something is not currently appropriate, popular, or available due to being outside of its usual time or season

Ex: The store was selling winter coats in the middle of summer, which were out of season and not in demand.
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to [get] the bird
to get the bird
[Zinsdeel]

to be subjected to disapproval, rejection, or criticism from others, often through booing

Ex: The politician was surprised to get the bird from the crowd during their speech, as they had expected a more positive reception.
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to [blot] {one's} copybook

to make a mistake that brings about a negative consequence

Ex: She always arrives on time, but she blots her copybook by being rude to her colleagues.
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to [pick] holes in {sth}

to find the flaws and weaknesses of something, like a plan, action, or idea

Ex: The teacher picked holes in the student's essay, criticizing every minor error and omission.
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to [make] an ass (out|) of {sb}

to make someone appear foolish or ridiculous in front of others

Ex: She always interrupts others in meetings, and it makes an ass out of her.
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to [put|have] {one's} [head|neck] on the block

to take a particular course of action that endangers one's reputation or position

Ex: They have put their heads on the block by taking out a large loan to fund their dream project.
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to [make] an exhibition of {oneself}

to behave in an embarrassing or foolish manner in front of other people, in a way that that makes them mock one

Ex: She always makes an exhibition of herself by singing loudly in the office.
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black eye
black eye
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a negative perception of someone or something

een slechte reputatie, een beschadigd imago

een slechte reputatie, een beschadigd imago

Ex: The controversial remarks made by the celebrity actor resulted in a black eye for their public image .De controversiële opmerkingen van de beroemde acteur resulteerden in een **deuk** in hun publieke imago.
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