Persoonlijkheid - Onaangename eigenschappen

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "piece of work" en "cold fish" verband houden met onaangename eigenschappen in het Engels.

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(as|) cross as two sticks [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

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penny wise and pound foolish [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

Ex: He always buys the cheapest tools, but then they break quickly. He's penny wise and pound foolish.

rotten egg [zelfstandig naamwoord]

rot ei

Ex: Be careful around him ; he 's a rotten egg , always starting arguments and causing conflicts .

Wees voorzichtig in zijn buurt; hij is een rotte appel, altijd ruzie aan het beginnen en conflicten veroorzakend.

cold fish [zelfstandig naamwoord]

koude vis

Ex: John is a nice guy , but he comes across as a bit of a cold fish .

John is een leuke kerel, maar hij komt over als een beetje een koude vis. Het is moeilijk te zeggen wat hij echt denkt of voelt.

piece of work [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with

Ex: She 's quite a piece of work - incredibly talented and driven .

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: When he heard the tragic news , his face turned cold as stone , and he did n't utter a word for hours .

dog in the manger [Zinsdeel]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

Ex: The new employee doesn't like the project but won't let anyone else take over. He's acting like a dog in the manger.

off {one's} rocker [Zinsdeel]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: Yesterday , she was completely off her rocker , yelling at random strangers on the street .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [Zinsdeel]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: After staying up for days working on his novel, John started seeing imaginary characters. He's been as nutty as a fruitcake lately.

loose cannon [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een onvoorspelbaar element

Ex: We need to be cautious around Tom ; he 's a loose cannon and could jeopardize the entire project with his impulsive decisions .

We moeten voorzichtig zijn met Tom; hij is een onvoorspelbaar persoon en zou het hele project in gevaar kunnen brengen met zijn impulsieve beslissingen.

all {one's} geese [are] swans [Zin]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

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(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: Be careful when dealing with him ; he 's as cunning as a fox and can trick you into making a bad deal .

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll become as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .

(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill [Zinsdeel]

not true, real, or genuine

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bats in the belfry [Zinsdeel]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

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(as|) mad as a (hatter|March hare) [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: The artist 's latest work is as bizarre as if he were mad as a hatter ; it 's hard to understand the meaning behind it .

to [blow] hot and cold [Zinsdeel]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: His feelings for the project blow hot and cold , so the team is n't sure how committed he is .

the nature of the beast [Zinsdeel]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: If you 're starting a new job , remember that challenges are the nature of the beast ; stay focused and learn from them .

holier than the Pope [Zinsdeel]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

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bad egg [zelfstandig naamwoord]

rotte appel

Ex: Be cautious around him ; he 's known to be a bad egg who will not hesitate to betray your trust .

Wees voorzichtig in zijn buurt; hij staat bekend als een rotte appel die niet zal aarzelen om uw vertrouwen te verraden.

out of {one's} mind [Zinsdeel]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: You must be out of your mind if you think I 'll lend you money after what happened last time .

waste of skin [Zinsdeel]

a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space

Ex: Do n't bother with that guy ; he 's lazy and unreliable , a complete waste of skin .

(as|) quick as a dog can lick a dish [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

Ex: He made his decision quick as a dog can lick a dish , without taking the time to consider the consequences .

behind the times [Zinsdeel]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: She ’s a bit behind the times with her views on social media .

Persoonlijkheid
Onaangename eigenschappen	Onaantrekkelijke kenmerken	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Bekwaam & Slim	Sterk en Zelfverzekerd	Honest
Nice	Levendig en energiek	Trots & Arrogant	Zinloos of Onhandig