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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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding

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, he'd know a hawk from a handsaw, but he still can'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Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.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 had to 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: John's quick 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 it 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 the 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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Kennis en Begrip
Knowledge	Logica & Wijsheid	Bewustzijn of Onbewustheid	Nieuws & Informatie
Ignorance	Understanding	Gebrek aan begrip	Gebrek aan begrip
Realization	Herinneren	Vergeten	Expertise
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