Kennis en Begrip - Understanding

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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: You 'd think after all these years , heknow a hawk from a handsaw, but he still ca n't operate a simple computer .

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open book

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person or a thing that is easy to understand or predict

een open boek, een transparant persoon

Ex: I like working with him because he communicates clearly and is an open book about his goals and plans.Ik werk graag met hem samen omdat hij duidelijk communiceert en een **open boek** is over zijn doelen en plannen.

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to read somebody like a book

[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: It didn't take long for her to read his intentions like a book; she knew he had ulterior motives.

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to get to the heart of something

[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.

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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: In her cryptic text message , she asked if I was free tonight , but I read between the lines to figure out that she wanted to meet up .

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head trip

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an experience that is as very thrilling and memorable

een intense ervaring, een onvergetelijke reis

Ex: Exploring a new culture and tasting exotic foods can be a head trip that broadens your horizons .Het verkennen van een nieuwe cultuur en het proeven van exotisch eten kan een **hoofdreis** zijn die je horizon verbreedt.

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to drum something into one's head

[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The IT manager drummed the importance of regular software updates into every employee's head to enhance cybersecurity.

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quick off the mark

[Zinsdeel]

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

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

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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 in words of one syllable.

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the scales fall from one's eyes

[Zin]

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.

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light bulb moment

[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: She smiled , recognizing light bulb moment that would change everything .

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to shed light on something

[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The therapist's questions were designed to shed light on the underlying reasons for the patient's anxiety.

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