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Volharding - Vastberadenheid & hard werken

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "voor niets stoppen" en "spelen om te winnen" verband houden met vastberadenheid en hard werken in het Engels.

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English idioms related to Perseverance

to perform, behave, or do something extremely well, particularly in a competitive situation

Ex: They give a good account of themselves if given the opportunity .
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to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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to do something in a very serious and determined manner without showing mercy

Ex: They would play for keeps if they were given the opportunity to compete at a higher level.
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to be in such a bad situation that it does not matter if one fails at something, because one's situation cannot get worse

Ex: If he had nothing to lose, he would quit his job and pursue his true passion.
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to start something in a very energetic and determined manner

Ex: The keeps their shoulders to the wheel every day , striving for excellence in their work .
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to run on fumes
[Zinsdeel]

to continue functioning despite being extremely tired

Ex: She worked a double shift ran on fumes all day .
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to have a strong desire to achieve or do something

Ex: Emily has her heart set on becoming a successful novelist and spends hours every day writing and refining her stories.
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to do whatever one can in order to achieve what one desires

Ex: The team is determined to succeed and stop at nothing to reach their future objectives .
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to continue trying to succeed regardless of difficulties or challenges

Ex: If I were in your shoes , I hang in there and not let setbacks discourage me .
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to be able to handle and manage a situation or thing successfully

Ex: They will get on top of the problem by conducting thorough research and exploring different solutions.
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to stop at nothing to obtain or do something

Ex: She’d give her eyetooth to get that promotion at work.
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used to show how extremely determined someone is to do something

Ex: She will chase her dreams relentlessly if it's the last thing she would do, refusing to give up on her aspirations.
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in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They are determined to solve the once and for all during the next meeting .
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stiff upper lip
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

het vermogen om emoties te verbergen, zelfbeheersing

het vermogen om emoties te verbergen, zelfbeheersing

Ex: He plans to maintain a stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .Hij is van plan **zijn emoties te verbergen en kalm te lijken** tijdens de aanstaande moeilijke periode.
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used to say that preventing someone from doing something is not possible because of their determination

Ex: They have set their sights on a challenging goal, and there will be no stopping their pursuit of it.
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to manage to finish the most important or most difficult part of something, particularly a task

Ex: In the future, advancements in technology will help break the back of barriers to progress.
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used to refer to someone who has made their decision and is not about to let anyone or anything stop them

Ex: If she encounters obstacles , she will like a dog with a bone, never relinquishing her pursuit of success .
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to eat the frog
[Zinsdeel]

to encourage someone to start doing the most difficult or unpleasant task, rather than avoiding or postponing it

Ex: If I have a lot on my plate , I eat that frog to ensure I address the most important tasks first .
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to work as hard as one can to achieve a particular result

Ex: By this time next week, they will be breaking their back to finish the renovations before the grand opening.
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to devote much time and effort with optimism to accomplish a goal

Ex: She put her heart into her studies, resulting in top grades and academic achievements.
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to finish something that is left unfinished

Ex: They tie up loose ends in the negotiation process by finalizing the contract and resolving any outstanding terms .
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to make an attempt to do something better or faster than others

Ex: If given the opportunity, they would step on the gas and seize the chance to expand their business internationally.
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