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

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to make unfavorable remarks about someone

Ex: dragged his name through the mire by accusing him of a crime he did n't commit .
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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
[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 dirty linen.
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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 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 fall from grace within the academic community , damaging their credibility .
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to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing

Ex: The opposing team couldlay a glove on the star player, who scored all three goals in the match .
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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
[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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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
[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 out of season and not in demand .
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to get the bird
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The politician was surprised get the bird from the crowd during their speech , as they had expected a more positive reception .
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to make a mistake that brings about a negative consequence

Ex: She always arrives on time , but blots her copybook by being rude to her colleagues .
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to find the flaws and weaknesses of something, like a plan, action, or idea

Ex: The picked holes in the student's essay , criticizing every minor error and omission .
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to make someone appear foolish or ridiculous in front of others

Ex: She always interrupts others in meetings , and makes an ass out of her.
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to take a particular course of action that endangers one's reputation or position

Ex: They put their heads on the block by taking out a large loan to fund their dream project .
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to behave in an embarrassing or foolish manner in front of other people, in a way that that makes them mock one

Ex: She makes an exhibition of herself by singing loudly in the office .
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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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