Waarheid, Geheimhouding en Misleiding - Vertrouwen & Eerlijkheid

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over waarheid en eerlijkheid, inclusief 'geen punches trekken' en 'het op de lijn leggen'.

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to [walk] the walk [Zinsdeel]

to take action based on one's words or beliefs and living up to the standards that one talks about

Ex: She does n't just talk about the importance of volunteering ; she actively walks the walk by dedicating her time to community service .

to [give] {one's} word [Zinsdeel]

to make a firm promise to someone

Ex: The politician gave his word to address the concerns of the community and work towards finding a solution .

to [take] {one's} word for it [Zinsdeel]

to believe what someone says without needing further proof

Ex: The mechanic assured me that the repairs were done correctly , and I had to take their word for it since I had no knowledge of car mechanics .

benefit of the doubt [Zinsdeel]

an assumption based on trust given to a person or thing, even though one is not entirely sure

Ex: The teacher gave the student the benefit of the doubt , allowing them to retake the test due to unforeseen circumstances .

from (the bottom of|) {one's} heart [Zinsdeel]

in an honest or sincere manner

Ex: The actor delivered a powerful speech , speaking from his heart and moving the audience with his authenticity and emotional connection .

to [shoot] from the hip [Zinsdeel]

to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation

Ex: She always shoots from the hip when giving feedback , providing honest and direct criticism , even if it may be uncomfortable to hear .

to [make] no bones about {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

Ex: The manager made no bones about the tough decisions that needed to be made in order to save the company from bankruptcy .

to [lay] it on the line [Zinsdeel]

to talk about something openly and frankly, particularly something that is unpleasant to hear

Ex: The employee decided to lay it on the line with his boss and discuss the issues affecting his job satisfaction .

to [give] it to {sb} straight [Zinsdeel]

to directly tell a person a fact, usually one that is unpleasant

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to [talk] turkey [Zinsdeel]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: Instead of beating around the bush , let 's talk turkey and address the challenges we are facing head-on .

to [pull] no punches [Zinsdeel]

to show one's criticism or disapproval without considering other people's feelings

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man to man [Zinsdeel]

in a completely honest and frank way, particularly used for a discussion between two men

Ex: In times of conflict , it 's essential to address issues directly , man to man , without evasion or deflection .

in (so|as) many words [Zinsdeel]

(of a fact stated) in a way that is very direct and clear

Ex: The teacher did n't explain the concept thoroughly , but in so many words , she conveyed the main idea to the students .

gentleman's agreement [Zinsdeel]

an agreement that is based on the mutual trust of the parties, which is of no legal value

Ex: The football clubs had a gentleman 's agreement not to approach each other 's star players during the transfer window .

to [wear|have] {one's} heart on {one's} sleeve [Zinsdeel]

to make no effort to hide one's true feelings and intentions

Ex: The poet 's verses reveal that he wears his heart on his sleeve , pouring his deepest emotions onto the page .

to [open] {one's} [heart] to {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to reveal to a person, an organization, etc. what one truly feels or thinks

Ex: The children 's book opened their hearts to the magic of imagination and sparked a lifelong love for reading .

to [open] the kimono [Zinsdeel]

(of a business) to share confidential or sensitive information to a business partner or colleague

Ex: The consultant requested that the client open the kimono and provide access to their internal processes for a thorough analysis .

to [bare] {one's} [heart|soul] [Zinsdeel]

to start to talk about what one truly feels or thinks

Ex: The therapy session provided a safe space for him to bare his soul , exploring the underlying issues that had been holding him back .

to [pour] {one's} [heart] out [Zinsdeel]

to openly share one's thoughts and feelings with someone

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to [spill] {one's} guts (out|) [Zinsdeel]

to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

Ex: Despite his initial hesitation , John eventually decided to spill his guts out and share his deepest fears with his therapist .

Waarheid, Geheimhouding en Misleiding
Deception	Geheimhouding	Geheimen bewaren	Liegens & Overdrijving
Vanzelfsprekendheid	Pretense	Geheimen onthullen	Diepte & Oppervlak
Vertrouwen & Eerlijkheid	Waarachtigheid	Vleierij & Opgeschept