Eigenschappen Beschrijven - Vergelijkbaar of Onvergelijkbaar

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dead ringer [zelfstandig naamwoord]

dubbelganger

Ex: The young musician 's voice is a dead ringer for the legendary singer , making it difficult to distinguish between the two in recordings .

De stem van de jonge muzikant is een sprekend evenbeeld van die van de legendarische zanger, waardoor het moeilijk is om ze in opnames te onderscheiden.

a (different|new) ball game [Zinsdeel]

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

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(as|) different as chalk and cheese [Zinsdeel]

not in any way alike in character or quality

Ex: The siblings have completely different interests and hobbies ; they are different as chalk and cheese .

apples and oranges [Zinsdeel]

two people or things that are completely different from one another

Ex: Trying to measure success based on wealth alone is like comparing apples and oranges ; there are other important factors to consider .

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

to make a clear distinction between two things, particularly two ideas, that are closely related

Ex: While it 's crucial to encourage creativity , we must also draw a line to ensure adherence to ethical guidelines in the field of scientific research .

a far cry from {sth} [Zinsdeel]

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The hastily prepared meal was a far cry from the culinary masterpiece they had tasted at the restaurant .

on the other side of the fence [Zinsdeel]

in a position or situation that is entirely different from what one is used to

Ex: As a teacher , I often wonder what life is like on the other side of the fence , in the world of my students .

it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other [Zin]

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

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spitting image [zelfstandig naamwoord]

sprekend evenbeeld

Ex: The actor 's portrayal in the biopic was so accurate that he was the spitting image of the historical figure .

De vertolking van de acteur in de biopic was zo nauwkeurig dat hij het sprekende evenbeeld van de historische figuur was.

seen one, seen them all [Zin]

used to indicate that all types of a certain thing are almost the same

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along the lines of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: The new initiative is along the lines of previous sustainability projects , focusing on renewable energy and waste reduction

{one's} opposite number [Zinsdeel]

a person or thing that has the exact same function as that of another person or thing, but in a different place or situation

Ex: The teacher from one school collaborated with her opposite number at a different school to develop a joint curriculum .

to [separate|sort out] the sheep from the goats [Zinsdeel]

to distinguish the good from the bad

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much of a muchness [Zinsdeel]

(of two or more things) very similar to one another

Ex: The books in that genre tend to be much of a muchness , with predictable plots and characters .

a world of difference [Zinsdeel]

used to emphasize a significant contrast or distinction between people, things, or situations

Ex: The new management team 's innovative strategies brought a world of difference to the company 's performance .

all that jazz [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to similar things related to what was previously said

Ex: The party was a blast with great music , dancing , laughter , and all that jazz .

to [be] two of a kind [Zinsdeel]

(of people or things) to be the same in type or in character

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kindred spirit [zelfstandig naamwoord]

verwante ziel

Ex: The author found a kindred spirit in her editor , who shared her passion for storytelling and had a similar creative vision .

De auteur vond een verwante geest in haar redacteur, die haar passie voor verhalen vertellen deelde en een vergelijkbare creatieve visie had.

(as|) black as {one's} hat [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that is very dark or black in color

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(as|) dark as pitch [Zinsdeel]

completely black or dark

Ex: Venturing into the ancient cave , they found themselves surrounded by an eerie darkness , as if the depths were as dark as pitch .

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