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Eigenschappen Beschrijven - Voertuigen
Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over voertuigen, zoals "rubber verbranden" en "shotgun roepen".
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![to [grind] to a halt](/assets/img/no-pic-700w.png "to [grind] to a halt")
to grind to a halt
[Zinsdeel]
to gradually slow down and come to a complete stop
Ex: The negotiations between the two parties ground to a halt as neither was willing to compromise.
to burn rubber
[Zinsdeel]
to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires
Ex: The teenager wanted to impress his friends, so he burned rubber in the parking lot, leaving tire marks behind.
to have a lead foot
[Zinsdeel]
to have a tendency to drive very fast
Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted he has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads.
to ride shotgun
[Zinsdeel]
to take the front passenger seat in a vehicle such as a car or truck
Ex: The older sibling allowed the younger one to sit shotgun for the first time during the drive to the beach.
set of wheels
[Zinsdeel]
a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive
Ex: The teenager worked a part-time job to save up for a set of wheels to have more independence.
to take a spin
[Zinsdeel]
to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride
Ex: After a busy day, taking a spin on her motorcycle was the perfect way for her to unwind.
to call shotgun
[Zinsdeel]
to state that one will be sitting in the seat next to the driver in a vehicle
Ex: The friends laughed as they playfully argued about who called shotgun first for the ride to the concert.
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