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Gevaar - Conflict & Oorlog

Ontdek Engelse idiomen over conflicten en oorlog met voorbeelden als 'tot de tanden gewapend' en 'rode zone'.

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to hit the dirt

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

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red zone

an area that is dangerous or not allowed for people to use for a particular purpose

rode zone, verboden gebied

rode zone, verboden gebied

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armed to the teeth

equipped with several weapons

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to bust a cap

to shoot bullets from a gun

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eat hot lead

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

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sitting duck

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

gemakkelijke prooi, zittende eend

gemakkelijke prooi, zittende eend

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on the offensive

in the position or state of readiness for answering any attack or criticism

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late unpleasantness

used for referring to a recent war or conflict

de recente onpleasantheid, het laatste conflict

de recente onpleasantheid, het laatste conflict

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to put somebody to the sword

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

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to die with one's boots on

to die while actively engaged in one's work, often in a heroic or dedicated manner

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to blow one's brains out

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

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to let loose something

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

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to stand at bay

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

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to duke it out

to engage in a physical fight, typically using one's fists

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