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Mening - Een punt maken

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met het maken van een punt, zoals 'rond de pot draaien' en 'de bottom line'.

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used to emphasize one's seriousness, determination, or truthfulness

Ex: Tell me where he is or so help me, I'll make you regret not opening your mouth when you had the chance!
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to speak convincingly or authoritatively about a subject, especially in a way that suggests knowledge, expertise, or confidence

Ex: It's important for a politician to not only talk the talk but also implement policies that benefit the constituents.
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used to emphasize that something cannot be true or accurate

Ex: The article suggested the product was ineffective , nothing could be further from the truth.
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to forcefully make a point in an argument or discussion to ensure that there are no misunderstandings

Ex: The parent hammered home the importance of honesty, explaining that trust was the foundation of any relationship.
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used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

Ex: Money can't buy happiness.
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used before summarizing or stating most important facts of a situation

Ex: In the final analysis, the most important thing is that everyone is happy.
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bottom line
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

de kern, het cruciale punt

de kern, het cruciale punt

Ex: I understand your concerns , but the bottom line is that this is the best course of action .Ik begrijp uw zorgen, maar **de kern van de zaak** is dat dit de beste handelwijze is.
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to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

Ex: When it comes to performance reviews , it 's better call a spade a spade rather than use vague language that does n't provide constructive feedback .
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to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

Ex: I can't stand it when people beat round the bush; just give me the facts and be done with it.
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to avoid talking about the details of something that has happened and only give the main points

Ex: made a long story short and told her that I had been wrong all along .
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to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: When giving a presentation, it's essential to cut to the chase to keep the audience engaged and interested.
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long story
[tussenwerpsel]

a thorough explanation of how something happened

om een lang verhaal kort te maken, kortom

om een lang verhaal kort te maken, kortom

Ex: We had some complications during the project , and , long story , we had to extend the deadline .We hadden wat complicaties tijdens het project en, **kort gezegd**, moesten we de deadline verlengen.
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used for saying that something has the same effect as another thing

Ex: The secluded island , devoid of modern amenities and infrastructure , for all intents and purposes untouched by the passage of time .
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punch line
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

clou, punchline

clou, punchline

Ex: The punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .De **clou** van het argument was zo duidelijk dat het me deed rollen met mijn ogen.
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all told
[Zinsdeel]

considering all the parts or items that make up a whole

Ex: The team scored 5 goalsall told, throughout the tournament , showcasing their offensive prowess .
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