Boek Headway - Upper Intermediate - Eenheid 12

to [take] time [Zinsdeel]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Recovery from an injury can take time and physical therapy .

get a life [Zin]

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

Ex: Instead of constantly watching TV , you should get a life and explore some hobbies or activities .

to [kill] (the|) time [Zinsdeel]

to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex:

third time lucky [tussenwerpsel]

Derde keer lucky

Ex: He tried to fix the car twice and failed , but third time lucky , it worked !

Hij probeerde de auto twee keer te repareren en faalde, maar derde keer sukses, het werkte!

no time to lose [Zinsdeel]

used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it

Ex: We need to get started immediately. There's no time to lose.

cushy [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

gemakkelijk

Ex: The internship turned out to be more cushy than expected , with light responsibilities and a relaxed atmosphere .

De stage bleek makkelijker dan verwacht, met lichte verantwoordelijkheden en een ontspannen sfeer.

to [come] to life [Zinsdeel]

to become lively and energetic

Ex: When the actor took the stage , the character came to life through his compelling performance .

to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar) [Zinsdeel]

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: She would bet her life that her best friend would keep her secret .

better luck next time [tussenwerpsel]

Beter geluk de volgende keer

Ex: Better luck next time — you'll get it on the next try !

Beter geluk de volgende keer—je krijgt het de volgende keer!

new lease of life [Zinsdeel]

another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

Ex: A healthy diet has given my grandmother a new lease of life ; she ’s much more active now .

for the time being [bijwoord]

voorlopig

Ex: We 'll use this office for the time being until our new space is ready .

We zullen dit kantoor voorlopig gebruiken totdat onze nieuwe ruimte klaar is.

to [stand] the test of time [Zinsdeel]

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: The teaching method has stood the test of time .

in the nick of time [bijwoord]

net op tijd

Ex: They submit their project proposal just in the nick of time , minutes before the deadline .

Ze dienen hun projectvoorstel op het nippertje, minuten voor de deadline in.

to [do] (anything|) for a quiet life [Zinsdeel]

to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence

Ex: Sarah agreed to help her neighbor with the gardening , even though she had other plans , just to do for a quiet life .

story of {one's} life [Zinsdeel]

used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event

Ex: " I missed the bus again , story of my life , " he muttered , frustrated with his chronic tardiness .

to [run] the risk of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

Ex: Smoking cigarettes runs the risk of various health problems , including lung cancer and heart disease .

to carry out [werkwoord]

uitvoeren

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance .

De detective werd toegewezen om het onderzoek naar de mysterieuze verdwijning uit te voeren.

research [zelfstandig naamwoord]

onderzoek

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference .

De professor presenteerde de bevindingen van haar onderzoek op een internationale conferentie.

to become [werkwoord]

worden

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .

Ik raakte geïnteresseerd in fotografie na het bijwonen van een workshop.

apparent [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

duidelijk

Ex: His apparent confusion indicated that he did n't understand the instructions .

Zijn duidelijke verwarring gaf aan dat hij de instructies niet begreep.

to [take] {sth} into account [Zinsdeel]

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

Ex:

to [get] {sth} going [Zinsdeel]

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: We should get the new marketing campaign going to increase sales .

to suffer [werkwoord]

lijden

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .

Hij heeft veel pijn geleden na het ongeluk.

stroke [zelfstandig naamwoord]

beroerte

Ex: Immediate medical attention is crucial for stroke treatment to minimize brain damage and potential long-term disabilities .

Onmiddellijke medische aandacht is cruciaal voor de behandeling van een beroerte om hersenschade en potentiële langdurige handicaps te minimaliseren.

to digest [werkwoord]

verteren

Ex: Digesting proteins involves the action of stomach acids .

Verteren van eiwitten omvat de werking van maagzuren.

to [break] the ice [Zinsdeel]

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: In a new workplace , team-building activities are often used to break the ice among colleagues .

to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet [Zinsdeel]

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: She wants to stand on her own feet without relying on her family .

to grab [werkwoord]

boeien

Ex: The vibrant colors and unique design of the painting grabbed the museum visitors .

De levendige kleuren en het unieke ontwerp van het schilderij trokken de aandacht van de museumbezoekers.

to [follow] {one's} nose [Zinsdeel]

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

Ex: In creative endeavors , sometimes it 's best to ignore the rules and follow your nose to discover something unique and original .

to follow [werkwoord]

volgen

Ex: The soldiers claimed they were just following orders during the mission .

De soldaten beweerden dat ze alleen maar orders opvolgden tijdens de missie.

pattern [zelfstandig naamwoord]

patroon

Ex: The teacher recognized a pattern in the student 's mistakes and tailored extra practice accordingly .

De leraar herkende een patroon in de fouten van de student en stemde daarop extra oefeningen af.

to put on [werkwoord]

aankomen

Ex:

Na zijn reis naar Italië is hij 10 pond aangekomen door al die pasta.

awake [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

wakker

Ex: The baby finally fell asleep after being awake for several hours .

De baby viel eindelijk in slaap nadat hij enkele uren wakker was geweest.

to withdraw [werkwoord]

zich terugtrekken

Ex: He tends to withdraw when he 's feeling anxious or stressed , preferring solitude until he feels more comfortable .

Hij heeft de neiging om zich terug te trekken wanneer hij zich angstig of gestrest voelt, waarbij hij de voorkeur geeft aan eenzaamheid totdat hij zich comfortabeler voelt.

that is life (for you|) [Zin]

used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation

Ex: Sometimes life takes us on some strange journeys , the road full of twists and turns and not the direction we thought we were going ... that 's life for you .

two (can|could) play (that|this|the) game [Zin]

used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

Ex:

enough [Determinator]

genoeg

Ex: The soup was n't hot enough to serve .

De soep was niet genoeg warm om te serveren.

whole [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

geheel

Ex: The whole class celebrated the teacher 's birthday .

De hele klas vierde de verjaardag van de leraar.

all [Determinator]

alle

Ex: All the students passed the test .

Alle studenten zijn geslaagd voor de test.

each [Determinator]

elk

plenty [Voornaamwoord]

veel

Ex: With plenty of sunshine this week , the gardens are thriving .

Met veel zonneschijn deze week gedijen de tuinen.

a great deal [Zinsdeel]

to a large extent

Ex: I learned a great deal during my internship .

hardly [bijwoord]

nauwelijks

Ex: There 's hardly any milk left in the bottle .

Er is amper nog melk in de fles.

several [Determinator]

verschillende

Ex:

Ze kreeg meerdere uitnodigingen voor verschillende evenementen dit weekend.

none [Determinator]

geen

Ex: None of the cakes in the bakery appealed to her taste , so she left empty-handed .

Geen van de taarten in de bakkerij sprak haar aan, dus vertrok ze met lege handen.

no [Determinator]

geen

Ex: He showed no interest in the topic .

Hij toonde geen interesse in het onderwerp.

few [Determinator]

weinig

Ex:

Ik heb een paar ideeën gehad voor het project.

few [Determinator]

weinig

Ex:

Ik heb een paar ideeën gehad voor het project.

a little [bijwoord]

een beetje

Ex:

Hij weet een beetje over tuinieren.

little [Determinator]

weinig

Ex: There is little milk left in the fridge .

Er is weinig melk over in de koelkast.

most [Determinator]

de meeste

Ex: Most students find this topic challenging .

De meeste studenten vinden dit onderwerp uitdagend.

to [get] the bug [Zinsdeel]

to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession

Ex: I 've really got the bug for it !

(such|what) a pain [Zinsdeel]

someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience

Ex: I ca n’t believe the printer is broken again — what a pain !

to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks [Zinsdeel]

to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

Ex: His breakup with his long-time girlfriend hit him like a ton of bricks , and he was devastated .

(and|) not before time (too|) [Zinsdeel]

used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting

Ex: They 're finally going to change things , and not before time , too .

any old time [Zinsdeel]

at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling

Ex: I ’ll fix the car any old time , just bring it by when you ’re ready .

(that|this) [is] more like it [Zin]

used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation

Ex:

fancy that [tussenwerpsel]

Stel je voor!

Ex: The dog actually learned how to fetch the newspaper , fancy that !

De hond heeft echt geleerd de krant te halen, stel je voor !

this and that [Zinsdeel]

a variety of unspecified things or situations

Ex: I do n’t really have much to report , just this and that .

those were the days [Zin]

used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time

Ex: Those were the days when we did n't have to worry about anything but having fun .

that is all {~noun} [Zin]

used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter

Ex:

these things happen [Zin]

used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them

Ex: I forgot to bring the documents , but these things happen sometimes .

to [be|have] one of those days [Zinsdeel]

used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating

Ex: The car would n't start , I lost my glasses-it was one of those days .

these things are sent to try us [Zin]

used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience

Ex: These things are sent to try us , and sometimes we just need to be patient and wait for things to improve .

to [leave] it at that [Zinsdeel]

to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action

Ex: I ’ll leave it at that ; no need to get into more details .

how does {sth} grab you? [Zin]

used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion

Ex:

that is the spirit [Zin]

used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation

Ex:

to [have] (a|the|this) feeling [Zinsdeel]

to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation

Ex: She still questions everything and raises her voice when she has the feeling that things are going in the wrong direction .

to come to [werkwoord]

komen tot

Ex: The team members had different opinions , but they eventually came to a consensus .

De teamleden hadden verschillende meningen, maar kwamen uiteindelijk tot een consensus.

dead [bijwoord]

volledig

Ex:

Je hebt helemaal gelijk, dat is precies wat we nodig hebben.

on time [bijwoord]

op tijd

Ex: I need to wake up early to get to the station on time .

Ik moet vroeg opstaan om op tijd bij het station aan te komen.

(about|high) time [Zinsdeel]

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

Ex: She tells her friend , " It 's about time we visit that new restaurant everyone 's been talking about . "

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