Kennis en Begrip - Understanding

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "lichtbolmoment" en "tussen de regels door lezen" verband houden met begrip in het Engels.

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to [know] a hawk from a handsaw [Zinsdeel]

to be able to show or recognize a difference between two individuals or things

Ex: When it comes to technology , my grandfather does n't know a hawk from a handsaw ; he 's completely lost .

open book [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een open boek

Ex: The company 's financial records are an open book , available for anyone to review .

De financiële administratie van het bedrijf is een open boek, beschikbaar voor iedereen om te bekijken.

to [read] {sb} like a book [Zinsdeel]

to be able to easily understand what someone is thinking about or what their intention is

Ex: His poker face is terrible ; I can read him like a book and tell when he 's bluffing .

to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: The therapist helped him explore his childhood traumas to get to the heart of his anxiety and understand its origin .

to [read] between the lines [Zinsdeel]

to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

Ex: The editorial seemed neutral , but if you read between the lines , you can sense the writer 's criticism of the government .

head trip [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een intense ervaring

Ex: The roller coaster ride was a total head trip , with twists and turns that left everyone exhilarated .

De achtbaanrit was een complete hoofdreis, met bochten en wendingen die iedereen opgewonden achterlieten.

to frequently repeat something to someone so that they finally learn or memorize it

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quick off the mark [Zinsdeel]

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

Ex: John 's quick off the mark when it comes to answering questions in class ; he always raises his hand first .

in words of one syllable [Zinsdeel]

in a tone or manner that can be understood by many

Ex: The professor 's lecture was so confusing that we asked him to clarify it in words of one syllable .

to suddenly realize the truth about a situation

Ex: Sometimes , it takes a shocking event to make the scales fall from our eyes and see the reality of a situation .

light bulb moment [Zinsdeel]

a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: During the meeting , he experienced a light bulb moment and suggested the perfect solution .

to [shed] light on {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The witness testimony shed light on the events leading up to the accident .