Mening - Meningsverschil of Afkeuring

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over onenigheid of afkeuring met voorbeelden zoals "zwaarden kruisen" en "heibel".

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hard pass [Zinsdeel]

a very firm rejection of something, particularly an offer

Ex: When the colleague suggested going out for drinks after work , I gave it a hard pass as I had other commitments .

no dice [tussenwerpsel]

geen geluk

Ex: I asked my friend if I could stay at their place for a week but they said no dice as their guest room was already booked .

Ik vroeg mijn vriend of ik een week bij hem kon blijven, maar hij zei geen kans omdat zijn logeerkamer al geboekt was.

I beg to (differ|disagree) [Zin]

used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

Ex: I beg to differ , sir — the evidence clearly supports a different outcome .

thumbs down [zelfstandig naamwoord]

duim omlaag

Ex: The proposal was given thumbs down by the committee since it failed to provide enough details .

Het voorstel kreeg een duim omlaag van de commissie omdat het niet genoeg details gaf.

with (all due|) respect [Zinsdeel]

used to politely express complete disagreement

Ex: Lady Eleanor, with the greatest respect, I would ask that you leave us.

at odds [Zinsdeel]

(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

Ex: The siblings found themselves at odds when it came to deciding how to spend their vacation .

[pearl] of wisdom [Zinsdeel]

a valuable piece of advice or knowledge gained through experience

Ex: As a mentor , he often provided pearls of wisdom to his protégés , guiding them through the complexities of their careers .

to [have] another thing coming [Zinsdeel]

to say that someone's opinion or judgment is completely wrong

Ex: If you assume the task is simple , you have another thing coming when you see the detailed requirements .

all wet [Zinsdeel]

used to describe something or someone as completely mistaken or incorrect

Ex: Your argument that the Earth is flat is all wet ; scientific evidence overwhelmingly supports a spherical shape .

enough to make a cat laugh [Zinsdeel]

very strange or shocking, particularly in a way that is hilarious

Ex: Trying to convince the teacher that the dog ate his homework was enough to make a cat laugh , as it was an excuse everyone had heard before .

to [back] the wrong horse [Zinsdeel]

to support someone who has very little or no chance of success

Ex: It 's a shame your friend backed the wrong horse on the big project - if only they had chosen the more qualified team .

poles apart [Zinsdeel]

not having anything or much in common

Ex: The two companies are poles apart in their approach to customer service ; one prioritizes efficiency , while the other values personalized interactions .

to each {one's} own [Zin]

used to say that each person has their unique set of preferences and ideologies

Ex: I may not understand his fascination with horror movies , but to each his own .

to [draw] (the|a) line [Zinsdeel]

to define a limit concerning what action or thing one refuses to do or tolerate

Ex: It 's essential to draw a line between constructive criticism and personal attacks during a debate .

to [cross] swords [Zinsdeel]

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

Ex: As the negotiations reached a critical point , the business partners began to cross swords over the terms of the partnership agreement .

hue and cry [Zinsdeel]

a public display of disapproval or anger

Ex: The investigative report on corruption in government sparked a hue and cry for accountability and reforms .

to [kick] up a fuss [Zinsdeel]

to demonstrate one's anger or objection loudly, often in public

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nothing doing [tussenwerpsel]

Geen sprake van

Ex: The proposal to relocate the office to a remote location was met with a unanimous " nothing doing " from the employees .

Het voorstel om het kantoor te verplaatsen naar een afgelegen locatie werd ontvangen met een unaniem niets doen van de werknemers.

to [sing] a different (tune|song) [Zinsdeel]

to talk or act differently because of a change in opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially one that happens abruptly

Ex: When confronted with evidence of the error , he had to sing a different tune and admit that he was responsible for the mistake .

sticking point [zelfstandig naamwoord]

struikelblok

Ex: The trade deal seemed promising , but disagreements over tariffs became a sticking point between the two countries .

De handelsovereenkomst leek veelbelovend, maar meningsverschillen over tarieven werden een struikelblok tussen de twee landen.

flip side [Zinsdeel]

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

Ex: The flip side of living in a bustling city is dealing with noise pollution and crowded streets .

Mening
Overeenkomst of goedkeuring	Meningsverschil of Afkeuring	Criticism	Rebuke
Meningen uiten	Discussion	Standpunt	Een punt maken
Gedachten & Veronderstellingen	Argument	Quarrel