Eigenschappen Beschrijven - Saai of Interessant

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen die te maken hebben met saai of interessant zijn, zoals 'all the rage' en 'a wet weekend'.

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wild and woolly [Zinsdeel]

(of an experience) filled with excitement and craziness

Ex: Their office environment is known for being wild and woolly , with impromptu meetings and constant brainstorming sessions .

to [come] to life [Zinsdeel]

to become lively and energetic

Ex: When the actor took the stage , the character came to life through his compelling performance .

to [be] all fun and games [Zinsdeel]

to be extremely pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: While traveling can be all fun and games , it also requires careful budgeting and time management .

like bees (to|around) a honeypot [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a situation in which something appears very attractive to a certain group of people and makes them crave it despite its potential dangers

Ex: It's all because of my name. It attracts them like bees around a honey pot.

more fun than a barrel (full|) of monkeys [Zinsdeel]

describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Working on the project with her friends was more fun than a barrel of monkeys , making the task enjoyable .

Canterbury tale [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een Canterbury-verhaal

Ex: The team meeting turned into a Canterbury tale as each member shared their unique experiences and insights on the project .

Het teamoverleg veranderde in een Canterbury-verhaal toen elk lid zijn unieke ervaringen en inzichten over het project deelde.

you have not lived [Zin]

used to strongly recommend someone to experience a particular thing

Ex: You have not lived until you have witnessed the breathtaking beauty of the northern lights .

music to {one's} ears [Zinsdeel]

something that brings great joy or satisfaction to someone

Ex: Learning that the medical test results were negative was music to his ears .

feast (for|to) the (eyes‌|ears) [Zinsdeel]

something that is very pleasant to one's eyes or ears

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heaven (on|upon) Earth [Zinsdeel]

a situation or experience that is so blissful, joyful, or perfect that it feels like a piece of heaven or paradise has been brought down to earth

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(as|) dull as dishwater [Zinsdeel]

extremely boring or uninteresting

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all the rage [Zinsdeel]

of the utmost interest or popularity for a specified time

Ex: The new smartphone model is all the rage , with people lining up to get their hands on it .

to [bore] {sb} to tears [Zinsdeel]

to make someone feel extremely bored, irritated, or frustrated, particularly by talking too much or doing things that annoys them

Ex: The documentary about knitting bored me to tears ; I could n't muster any interest in the subject matter .

to [bore] the pants off {sb} [Zinsdeel]

to make someone feel extremely bored

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a wet weekend [Zinsdeel]

a dull, boring, or disappointing experience or person

Ex: Spending time with him is like a wet weekend ; he 's so dull and uninspiring .

(as|) dry as dust [Zinsdeel]

extremely lacking in emotion, interest, or excitement

Ex: The meeting turned out to be as dry as dust , with nothing of interest being discussed .

a barrel of (laughs|fun) [Zinsdeel]

a person or thing that is considered a source of fun or entertainment for others

Ex: Spending time with my friends is always a barrel of laughs ; we share jokes and funny stories that keep us entertained .

one-horse town [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

saai en klein stadje

Ex: Wish my grandparents did n't live in that one-horse town .

Ik wou dat mijn grootouders niet in dat gat woonden. Het is zo'n saaie plek!

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