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Eigenschappen Beschrijven - Vergelijkbaar of Onvergelijkbaar

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen die te maken hebben met gelijkenis of verschil, zoals "twee handen op één buik" en "mijlenver verwijderd van".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
dead ringer
dead ringer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person or thing that closely resembles or duplicates another

dubbelganger, kopie

dubbelganger, kopie

Ex: The new smartphone model is a dead ringer for its predecessor , featuring a similar design and functionality with minor improvements .Het nieuwe smartphone-model is een **kopie** van zijn voorganger, met een vergelijkbaar ontwerp en functionaliteit en kleine verbeteringen.
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a (different|new) ball game

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

Ex: After the halftime break, the opposing team changed their tactics, and it became a completely different ball game.
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(as|) different as chalk and cheese

not in any way alike in character or quality

Ex: Despite being siblings, their fashion styles are as different as chalk and cheese; one prefers casual and sporty attire, while the other opts for elegant and formal clothing.
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apples and oranges

two people or things that are completely different from one another

Ex: Comparing the achievements of athletes from different eras is comparing apples and oranges; the sports landscape and conditions have changed significantly over time.
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to [draw] (the|a) line

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.
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a far cry from {sth}

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

Ex: The current political climate is a far cry from the unity and bipartisanship that the nation needs.
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on the other side of the fence

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

Ex: She always thought her job was mundane, but when she had the chance to experience a different profession, she realized the challenges on the other side of the fence.
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it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other

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

Ex: Whether you choose the blue shirt or the red one, it's six of one, half a dozen of the otherthey both look equally good on you.
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spitting image
spitting image
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone or something that looks exactly like another person or thing

sprekend evenbeeld, kopie

sprekend evenbeeld, kopie

Ex: The new model of the car is the spitting image of its predecessor , with only minor design changes .Het nieuwe model van de auto is het **sprekende evenbeeld** van zijn voorganger, met alleen kleine ontwerpwijzigingen.
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seen one, seen them all

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

Ex: I used to collect stamps, but after a while, the designs and themes became so repetitive that I lost interestseen one, seen them all.
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along the lines of {sth}

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
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{one's} opposite number

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 union representative met with her opposite number from the management team to negotiate better working conditions for employees.
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to [separate|sort out] the sheep from the goats

to distinguish the good from the bad

Ex: The manager had the difficult task of sorting out the sheep from the goats among the employees to identify the top performers.
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much of a muchness

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

Ex: The two brands of cola tasted much of a muchness to me; I couldn't discern a significant difference in flavor.
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a world of difference

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

Ex: Learning a foreign language opens up a world of difference in terms of job opportunities and cultural understanding.
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all that jazz
all that jazz
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The project required thorough research, data analysis, report writing, and all that jazz.
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to [be] two of a kind

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

Ex: The artists had distinct styles, but they were two of a kind in their passion for pushing boundaries and challenging traditional norms.
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kindred spirit
kindred spirit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who shares similar attitudes, beliefs, or interests with another person, and with whom one feels a deep connection or understanding

verwante ziel, geestverwant

verwante ziel, geestverwant

Ex: Attending the conference allowed her to connect with kindred spirits in her field , forming valuable professional relationships and friendships .De conferentie bijwonen stelde haar in staat om contact te maken met **gelijkgestemde zielen** in haar vakgebied, waardevolle professionele relaties en vriendschappen vormend.
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(as|) black as {one's} hat

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

Ex: The room was as black as one's hat, with no light filtering in through the windows.
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(as|) dark as pitch

completely black or dark

Ex: The abandoned basement lacked any windows or light sources, resulting in an environment that was as dark as pitch.
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