Interacties - Dankbaarheid & Ondankbaarheid

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over dankbaarheid en ondankbaarheid, zoals "een goed woordje doen voor" en "een gegeven paard in de bek kijken".

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to [thank] {one's} lucky stars [Zinsdeel]

to feel really grateful, particularly because something dangerous or unpleasant did not happen

Ex: The hiker , lost in the wilderness , thanked her lucky stars when a rescue team found her just in time .

to [count] {one's} blessings [Zinsdeel]

to try to appreciate and cherish all the good things one has in one's life

Ex: Even when faced with setbacks , he knew how to count his blessings and maintain a positive attitude .

to [bite] the hand that [feed] {sb} [Zinsdeel]

to be ungrateful to the person who has helped one by mistreating or betraying them

Ex: When the mayor turned against the political party that had backed him for years , he was accused of biting the hand that fed him .

to [look] a gift horse in the mouth [Zinsdeel]

to look for faults in a gift, favor, or opportunity that has been given to one, in a way that shows ingratitude

Ex: He was thrilled to get a surprise bonus at work and did n't want to risk looking a gift horse in the mouth by asking too many questions about it .

to [make] {sth} count [Zinsdeel]

to use something in the most effective or productive way

Ex: With only one shot left in the competition , he knew he had to make it count to win the gold medal .

to [put] in a (good|) word for {sb} [Zinsdeel]

to talk highly of someone as a way of helping them get an advantage, such as succeeding in a job interview

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to [take] {sb/sth} for granted [Zinsdeel]

to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

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Interacties
Hulp en Ondersteuning	Hulp & Ondersteuning	Lof & goede behandeling	Mishandeling & Wangedrag
Dankbaarheid & Ondankbaarheid	Sympathy	Enmity	Retaliation
Profiteren	Verraad	Misbruik & Manipulatie	Grapjes & Grappen
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