Moeilijkheden - Acceptatie & Verlichting

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over acceptatie en opluchting, zoals 'de handdoek in de ring gooien' en 'de stilte na de storm'.

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to [come] to terms with {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to gradually learn to accept or deal with something unpleasant

Ex: The company had to come to terms with the reality of a shrinking market and adapt their business strategy .

to grin and bear {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to accept or tolerate a difficult or undesirable situation that one cannot change without complaint

Ex: When faced with a long and boring meeting , Tom tried to grin and bear it to maintain professionalism .

necessary evil [zelfstandig naamwoord]

noodzakelijk kwaad

Ex: For some , taking medication daily becomes a necessary evil to manage a chronic health condition .

Voor sommigen wordt het dagelijks innemen van medicatie een noodzakelijk kwaad om een chronische gezondheidstoestand te beheren.

to [leave|let] well alone [Zinsdeel]

to not try to interfere or make changes in a situation or with something that is already functioning satisfactorily to avoid causing unnecessary problems

Ex: The old computer is slow but still working ; it 's probably best to let well alone until we absolutely need to replace it .

to [let] {sb/sth} be [Zinsdeel]

to avoid getting involved with a person or thing or stop bothering them

Ex: A place that lets them be for whatever period they choose .

to [let] {sth} roll off {one's} [back] [Zinsdeel]

to not allow negative things such as an unfair criticism, etc. to have any effect on one

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life goes on [Zin]

said to a person after they have an unpleasant or sad experience to encourage them to keep on living as they used to

Ex: Despite the loss of their business in the economic downturn , they found the strength to carry on , knowing that life goes on .

(load|weight) off {one's} [mind] [Zinsdeel]

something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

Ex: After a thorough medical examination , the doctor 's reassurance that everything was fine was a significant load off his mind .

to snap out of [werkwoord]

zich herpakken

Ex:

De toespraak van de motivatiespreker inspireerde het publiek om uit hun twijfels te komen en hun dromen na te jagen.

to [take] {sth} on the chin [Zinsdeel]

to accept unpleasant or difficult things or situations, such as criticism or misfortune, without complaining

Ex: Facing financial setbacks , they decided to take it on the chin and work diligently to get back on their feet .

that is the way the cookie crumbles (in the market|) [Zin]

said after an unfortunate event to mean one must accept the situation as it is

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the calm after the storm [Zinsdeel]

a peaceful time when things has improved following a period of difficulty, stress, or chaos

Ex: The political unrest eventually subsided , and the nation experienced the calm after the storm , with a return to stability .

the (calm|lull) before (the|another) storm [Zinsdeel]

a time when everything seems peaceful or fine before serious problems arise

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the end of the world [Zinsdeel]

a situation that is an absolute disaster or is the worst thing that could possibly happen

Ex: When her phone fell into the water , she acted like it was the end of the world , even though it could be fixed .

the show must go on [Zin]

used for saying that one must continue an activity, performance, etc. despite any problem or difficulty

Ex: The band 's guitarist broke a string during the concert , but they continued to play without missing a beat , knowing that the show must go on .

that [is] the way the ball [bounce] [Zin]

used to say that one cannot control everything as bad things happen regardless

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to [throw] in the towel [Zinsdeel]

to accept the fact that one has been defeated

Ex: The team faced numerous obstacles during the project , but they were determined not to throw in the towel .

(put|stick) that in {one's} pipe and smoke it [Zin]

used for telling someone to accept and consider something as true or valid, usually after a disagreement or argument

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to [live] from day to day [Zinsdeel]

to experience life in the present moment and focus less on long-term plans or financial preparations

Ex: In times of hardship , it 's often best to focus on living from day to day and finding happiness in small moments .

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