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Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "lo and behold" en "as I live and breathe" verband houden met het tonen van verbazing in het Engels.

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used to convey surprise or amazement when something unexpected or remarkable happens

Ex: My notoriously picky eater tried a new cuisine and loved it.
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a likely story
[Zinsdeel]

a way of saying that one does not believe something because it sounds too unbelievable or exaggerated

Ex: He swears he did n't eat the last slice of cake , but it 's a likely story' considering it 's his favorite .
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a small world
[Zinsdeel]

used to show one's surprise when meeting someone in a place one did not expect, or when one becomes aware of an unexpected relation between people

Ex: I ran into our old neighbor at the airport, and he knows your childhood friend.
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used to show one's surprise when seeing someone or something unexpected

Ex: As I live and breathe, I never thought I 'd see such a beautiful sight in my lifetime .
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by gum
[tussenwerpsel]

used when one is surprised or when one wants to emphasize something

Jemig, Mijn god

Jemig, Mijn god

Ex: I looked it up , and by gum , she was right !Ik heb het opgezocht, en **verdorie**, ze had gelijk!
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good grief
[tussenwerpsel]

used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

goeie genade, mijn god

goeie genade, mijn god

Ex: Good grief, it's been raining for days!**Goeie genade**, het regent al dagen! Zal het ooit stoppen?
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to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
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my ass
[tussenwerpsel]

used to show one's disbelief over something that was just said

mijn reet, onzin

mijn reet, onzin

Ex: Your cooking is that incredible?Is jouw koken zo ongelooflijk? **Mijn kont** dat het zo is.
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my eye
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express one's disagreement or disbelief

Mijn oog!, Kom op!

Mijn oog!, Kom op!

Ex: They claim to have found a solution to world hunger?Ze beweren een oplossing voor de honger in de wereld te hebben gevonden? **Mijn oog**, ik geloof het als ik het zie.
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my foot
[tussenwerpsel]

used to show one's disagreement or disbelief

mijn voet, kom op

mijn voet, kom op

Ex: She claims she's never made a mistake?Ze beweert dat ze nog nooit een fout heeft gemaakt? **Kom op**, niemand is perfect!
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you wish
[tussenwerpsel]

used to tell a person that what they are hoping for will never happen or come true

Droom maar, Blijf dromen

Droom maar, Blijf dromen

Ex: Passing the test without studying a single page?De test halen zonder ook maar één pagina te studeren? **Droom lekker verder**!
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hell's bells
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

verdorie, godverdomme

verdorie, godverdomme

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Ben je je portemonnee weer kwijt? **Verdomme**, je moet voorzichtiger zijn.
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used to refer to a state in which someone is so surprised or frightened that they are unable to think clearly or make any move

Ex: When the fire alarm went off, the children looked like deer caught in the headlights, unsure of what to do.
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used to express great shock, disapproval, anger, etc., in reaction to someone's bold behavior

Ex: She borrowed my favorite dress without asking and then returned it with a stain.
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for real
[tussenwerpsel]

used to question the truth or seriousness of someone's statement, often with astonishment

Echt?, Serieus?

Echt?, Serieus?

Ex: Guess what?Raad eens? Ik heb net een reis naar Hawaï gewonnen, **echt waar**?
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holy cow
[tussenwerpsel]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Heilige koe!, Jemig!

Heilige koe!, Jemig!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Heeft ze een promotie en loonsverhoging gekregen? **Heilige koe**, dat is fantastisch!
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holy shit
[tussenwerpsel]

used to show that one is really shocked or amazed

Holy shit, Verdomme

Holy shit, Verdomme

Ex: I just won the lottery!Ik heb net de loterij gewonnen! **Holy shit**, mijn leven gaat veranderen!
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holy moly
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

heilige poep, gossie

heilige poep, gossie

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**Heilige moly**, die achtbaan was veel spannender dan ik had verwacht!
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used when one is looking at something with a great sense of wonder or surprise

Ex: The sudden appearance of a celebrity in the small town left the locals with their eyes out on stalks.
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used when something, such as unexpected news, causes one to be greatly confused or shocked

Ex: Her incredible performance on stage made everyone's jaw drop in the audience.
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lo and behold
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

en zie, en kijk

en zie, en kijk

Ex: As we were exploring the forest , lo and behold , we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall .Terwijl we het bos verkenden, **o jee**, stuitten we op een verborgen waterval.
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good Lord
[tussenwerpsel]

used to show disbelief, shock, or surprise at something that has been said or done

Goede Heer, Mijn God

Goede Heer, Mijn God

Ex: Good Heavens, the sheer size of that mansion is mind-boggling.**Goeie genade**, de omvang van dat landhuis is verbijsterend.
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good gracious
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express one's surprise at something that has been said or done

Mijn god, Ach gut

Mijn god, Ach gut

Ex: As I walked through the art gallery , the intricate details in the paintings made me exclaim , 'Good gracious , ' at the artist 's talent .Toen ik door de kunstgalerie liep, deden de ingewikkelde details in de schilderijen me uitroepen, **'Goeie genade,'** voor het talent van de kunstenaar.
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