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Ontdek Engelse idiomen over politieke kwesties met voorbeelden als 'woordenoorlog' en 'bananenrepubliek'.

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olive branch

a thing that is offered in the hope of restoring peace or friendly relations

olijf tak, vredesaanbod

olijf tak, vredesaanbod

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to beat swords into plowshares

to begin to aim for peace instead of war

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war of words

a long argument between people

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battle line

the dividing line between opposing sides in a conflict or confrontation

strijdlinie

strijdlinie

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off the record

used of a statement, remark, or piece of information that is not intended for public knowledge, or not to be attributed to the person making it

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banana republic

a country with a weak economy that heavily relies on the export of a limited product, such as bananas, and may be influenced by foreign powers or investments

banaanrepubliek, zwakke economie

banaanrepubliek, zwakke economie

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lame duck

a politician or public office holder who is approaching the end of their term and will soon be replaced, usually due to failure to be re-elected or re-appointed

lamme eend, politicus die zijn termijn afrondt

lamme eend, politicus die zijn termijn afrondt

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young turk

a young member of a political party, organization, etc., who seeks to make changes in a previous establishment or system

jonge Turk, jonge hervormer

jonge Turk, jonge hervormer

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