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Mislukking - Verliezen of winnen

Duik in Engelse idiomen die betrekking hebben op verliezen of winnen, zoals 'de handschoen oppakken' en 'close call'.

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close call
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation where there is an equal chance for one to fail or succeed

nauwe schatting, krappe marge

nauwe schatting, krappe marge

Ex: When applying for the scholarship , it was close call between the top students , all of whom had impressive qualifications .
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to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

Ex: The two political candidates stood toe-to-toe in the debates , trying to win over voters .
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to try harder in order not to let others outdo one

Ex: The looked to his laurels after winning a Grammy award and continued to produce great music .
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to be challenged by someone as equally good or slightly better than one

Ex: The two boxers are in the ring, and it looks like one of them might finally meet their match.
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to agree to undertake a challenge

Ex: When the challenge was issued, she immediately took up the gauntlet and proved her skills.
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to challenge someone to a fight or competition

Ex: When she heard the insults, she threw down the gauntlet and challenged the other person to a fight.
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used to demonstrate confidence in one's skills and abilities when challenging someone

Ex: If you think you can beat me, let's have a match - bring it on!
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playing field
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the circumstances or conditions under which competition takes place

speelveld, competitieve omstandigheden

speelveld, competitieve omstandigheden

Ex: We need to work together to make sure that playing field is level for all participants .
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zero-sum game
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation in which one side can achieve victory by taking the advantage away from the other side in a competition, causing them to lose the game

nul-som spel, nul-som situatie

nul-som spel, nul-som situatie

Ex: The trade negotiations have been zero-sum game, with each country trying to gain an advantage over the other .
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dog eat dog
[Zinsdeel]

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce , and it 's dog eat dog situation .
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