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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

to get one's mind off something

[Zinsdeel]

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.

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brown study

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state in which one is very deep in thought and not aware of one's surroundings

diepe overpeinzing, volledige verdieping

Ex: While waiting for the bus , he often slips into a brown study, imagining distant places and adventures .Terwijl hij op de bus wacht, vervalt hij vaak in een **diepe overpeinzing**, waarbij hij verre oorden en avonturen voorstelt.

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to give somebody or something a once-over

[Zinsdeel]

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car , it 's essential give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear .

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if it was a snake, it would have bitten you

[Zin]

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.

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XYZ

[Zin]

used to tell someone that the zipper of their pants is open

Ex: At the office meeting, my coworker mouthed 'XYZ' when he noticed my open zipper, allowing me to address it without any workplace awkwardness.

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(head) in the clouds

[Zinsdeel]

used to say that a person is thinking about things that are unrealistic or impractical

Ex: The professor 's lectures are so abstract ; it 's like he has his in the clouds and does n't connect with the practical aspects of the subject .

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asleep at the wheel

[Zinsdeel]

not paying attention or not doing one's job properly, often resulting in mistakes or negative consequences

Ex: The government has asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change , they have n't done enough to reduce carbon emissions .

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