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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

a matter of life and death

[Zinsdeel]

a situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

Ex: When facing a natural disaster, having an evacuation plan in place becomes a matter of life and death for residents in vulnerable areas.

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big deal

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something of high priority or special importance

een groot probleem, iets belangrijks

Ex: The announcement caused a big deal in the media.De aankondiging veroorzaakte **een grote ophef** in de media.

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crying need

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

dringende behoefte, schreeuwende noodzaak

Ex: The growing hunger crisis in the region underscored a crying need for food assistance and support .De groeiende hongercrisis in de regio onderstreepte een **dringende behoefte** aan voedselhulp en ondersteuning.

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to loom large

[Zinsdeel]

to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry

Ex: The economic challenges are expected loom large in the upcoming election campaign .

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to make the world go around

[Zinsdeel]

to play a crucial role in causing other things in life to work the way they are supposed to

Ex: Engineers and scientists are the individuals who make the world go around by advancing technology and innovation.

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meat on the bone

[Zinsdeel]

extra details that are added to a plan, idea, etc. that make it more complete or much better

Ex: The concept for the new app is innovative , and there 's meat on the bone for additional features and improvements .

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larger than life

[Zinsdeel]

(of a person) behaving in a manner that is very exciting and attracts others' attention

Ex: She’s just the way she is on stage, larger-than-life.

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a dime a dozen

[Zinsdeel]

something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

Ex: With so many fast food restaurants in the city , hamburgers a dime a dozen.

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for the birds

[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.

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hill of beans

[Zinsdeel]

something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use

Ex: In the world of global economics , the loss of a single job is often considered hill of beans.

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little frog in a big pond

[Zinsdeel]

a person who is less qualified or important when compared to others in a company or organization

Ex: As an introvert attending a massive conference, I felt like a little frog in a big pond, trying to network with strangers.

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odds and ends

[Zinsdeel]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .

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third wheel

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is considered as an extra or unwanted person in a situation, especially in presence of a couple

het vijfde wiel aan de wagen, de indringer

Ex: I hate being the third wheel on their road trips; it's like they forget I'm even there.Ik haat het om het **vijfde wiel aan de wagen** te zijn op hun roadtrips; het is alsof ze vergeten dat ik er zelfs ben.

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no laughing matter

[Zinsdeel]

something very important and serious that cannot be joked about or underestimated

Ex: The rising crime rates in the neighborhood have made safety a no laughing matter for residents.

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red herring

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

vals spoor, afleidingsmanoeuvre

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .De complottheorieën die online circuleren, zitten vaak vol met **afleidingsmanoeuvres** om het publiek te misleiden en verwarring te creëren.

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to small potatoes

[Zinsdeel]

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance , a million dollars can sometimes be small potatoes.

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chopped liver

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very insignificant individual or thing

vijfde wiel aan de wagen, een niemand

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.Hij schept altijd op over zijn prestaties, maar als het mijn beurt is om te delen, doet hij alsof ik **niets voorstel**.

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