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Boek Headway - Gevorderd - Het laatste woord (unit 8)

Hier vindt u de woordenschat uit The Last Word Unit 8 in het Headway Advanced-cursusboek, zoals "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud", etc.

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accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

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actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

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a fate worse than death

something that is really terrible to experience

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behind every great man (there) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

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all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

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to have one's cake and eat it (too)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

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(as) clear as mud

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

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after one's own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

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boys will be boys

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

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at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

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blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remebrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

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no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

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better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

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bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

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good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

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like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

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it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

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better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

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just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

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do not do anything (that) I would not (do)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

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to be not for somebody to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

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to be damned if somebody do , damned if somebody do not

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

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the mind boggle

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

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to not bear thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

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to shop till somebody drop

to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

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horses for courses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

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meet and greet

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

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fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

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from zero to hero

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

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nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

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use it or lose it

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

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chockablock

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

vol, overvol

vol, overvol

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to walk the talk

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

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to name and shame

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

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