Eigenschappen Beschrijven - Goede kwaliteit of conditie

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "second to none" en "off the hook" verband houden met goede kwaliteit of conditie in het Engels.

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second to none [Zinsdeel]

(of a person) considered best in a partular field

Ex: The athlete 's speed and agility are second to none ; he effortlessly outperforms his competitors in every race .

best of both worlds [Zinsdeel]

a situation that allows one to have two different advantages at the same time

Ex: The beachfront resort offers the best of both worlds - stunning ocean views and a wide range of recreational activities .

in (good|excellent|better) nick [Zinsdeel]

in a very good condition, particularly compared to a previous state

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class act [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een voorbeeld van klasse

Ex: The philanthropist 's generous donations and humble demeanor make him a class act among the wealthy elite .

De genereuze donaties en bescheiden houding van de filantroop maken hem tot een voorbeeld onder de rijke elite.

(as|) good as new [Zinsdeel]

used of something that was not working or functioning well, but it is now in good condition

Ex: Despite the accident , the laptop was repaired and now functions perfectly , appearing as good as new .

the (best|greatest) thing since sliced bread [Zinsdeel]

a thing or person that one believes to be extremely good, useful, interesting etc.

Ex: The latest gadget from that tech company is being marketed as the greatest thing since sliced bread , promising to revolutionize daily life .

fit for a king [Zinsdeel]

great to a very exceptional degree

Ex: The beautifully tailored suit made from the finest materials was fit for a king , exuding an aura of sophistication and style .

fit for the Gods [Zinsdeel]

unexpectedly or unspeakably great

Ex: The grand palace with its ornate architecture and exquisite decorations was a structure fit for the Gods themselves .

off the hook [Zinsdeel]

inspiring admiration, due to being extremely good and satisfactory

Ex: The art exhibit received rave reviews ; the creativity and talent on display were off the hook .

out of this world [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone or something that is very unusual or remarkable

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like a dream [bijwoord]

als een droom

Ex: The car ran like a dream after the mechanic fixed it .

De auto reed als een droom nadat de monteur hem had gerepareerd.

like a house on fire [Zinsdeel]

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: The party started off slow , but once the music started playing , it became like a house on fire with everyone dancing and having a great time .

the bee's knees [Zinsdeel]

a person or thing that is exceptionally good

Ex: The restaurant we went to last night had the most amazing food — it was definitely the bee 's knees .

the cat's (meow|pajamas) [Zinsdeel]

a person or thing that is superior to everyone and everthing else

Ex: The latest smartphone model with its cutting-edge features is touted as the cat 's meow among tech enthusiasts .

to die for [Zinsdeel]

used to describe something excellent or extremely desirable

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to [pass] muster [Zinsdeel]

to be good enough to meet a particular standard

Ex: The chef 's culinary creations were meticulously prepared and passed muster with the discerning food critics .

(as|) good as gold [Zinsdeel]

(of a thing) in a very good or desirable condition

Ex: The mechanic assured me that the used car he sold me was good as gold , and it has been running perfectly .

up to par [Zinsdeel]

good enough to fulfill one's expectations

Ex: The team 's effort was up to par , and they managed to secure a crucial victory .

of the first water [Zinsdeel]

(of a diamond or pearl) of the finest or rarest quality

Ex: He is a scholar of the first water , recognized for his groundbreaking research in the field .

on the pig's back [Zinsdeel]

in a situation where everything is going well and there are no problems

Ex: The team 's victory put them on the pig 's back for the rest of the season .

place in the sun [Zinsdeel]

a very desirable or advantageous position

Ex: The country 's economic reforms aimed to secure a place in the sun among the world 's leading economies .

on (the|its) bright side [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to the positive or good aspects of a situation, even if other parts are not so good

Ex: The store was out of your favorite snack , but on the bright side , you found a new flavor you really like .

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