Gedrag en Benadering - Overreactie

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over overdreven reacties met voorbeelden zoals "mierenneuken" en "te ver gaan".

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to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is

Ex: I 'm sure he did n't mean anything by that comment — don't blow it out of proportion .

to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

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to [make] a song and dance about [Zinsdeel]

to react in an excessive way toward a minor thing

Ex: She made a song and dance about her missing pen , causing everyone in the office to stop what they were doing . "

to [split] hairs [Zinsdeel]

to highlight insignificant details or small distinctions between two things

Ex: This may seem like splitting hairs but the distinction could be important

tempest in a (teapot|teakettle) [Zinsdeel]

an overly angry or worried reaction over something unimportant

Ex: The argument at the meeting turned into a tempest in a teapot over the choice of office paint colors .

to [err] on the side of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to act in a way that shows or uses something more than what is enough just to avoid any possible risk or problem

Ex: In matters of public safety , it 's wise for authorities to err on the side of stricter regulations .

to feel annoyed, angry, or upset

Ex: She really got her panties in a bunch over the small mistake in the report .

much ado about nothing [Zinsdeel]

a great deal of attention that is given to matters of small importance

Ex: The argument between the neighbors was resolved quickly , showing that it was much ado about nothing .

to [go] too far [Zinsdeel]

to make an attempt to do something that is extreme or unacceptable

Ex: While asserting your rights is important , engaging in violence during a protest is going too far .

to [over-egg] the pudding [Zinsdeel]

to make something more complicated than it needs to be

Ex: The designer chose to keep the logo simple , avoiding the temptation to over-egg the pudding with unnecessary details .

to put more energy and force than is necessary into doing something

Ex: Hiring a lawyer for a minor traffic ticket is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut .

Gedrag en Benadering
Vooruitziendheid & Voorzichtigheid	Overreactie	Tact	Tactvol zijn
Improvisatie & Compromis	Zich beleefd gedragen	Gebrek aan zorg of overweging	Zonder zorg of nadenken
Reageren of Eisen	Conversationele reacties	Verrast tonen	Betalen of Aandacht Trekken
Niet opletten	Aanstootgevend Gedrag	Reactie en antwoord	Jaloezie & Competitie
Hard en streng behandeling