Eigenschappen Beschrijven - Kwaliteiten beschrijven

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "off the rails" en "a sight for sore eyes" verband houden met het beschrijven van eigenschappen in het Engels.

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(as|) still as a stone [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless

Ex: In the face of adversity , he remained as still as a stone , maintaining his composure and not showing any signs of distress .

(as|) heavy as lead [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

Ex: After the intense workout , her legs felt as heavy as lead , making each step a struggle .

(as|) light as a feather [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

Ex: She danced across the stage , feeling as light as a feather , gracefully moving with each step .

in the raw [Zinsdeel]

(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence

Ex: " The chef presented the dish in the raw , highlighting the freshness and natural flavors of the ingredients .

a sight for sore eyes [Zinsdeel]

a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

Ex: The old abandoned house was falling apart and covered in graffiti , truly a sight for sore eyes in the otherwise picturesque neighborhood .

off the rails [Zinsdeel]

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

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Old Harry [zelfstandig naamwoord]

de Duivel

Ex: He was warned not to dabble in the occult , as summoning Old Harry could have dire consequences .

Hij werd gewaarschuwd niet te sollen met het occulte, omdat het oproepen van Oude Harry ernstige gevolgen kon hebben.

snail mail [zelfstandig naamwoord]

post

Ex: I prefer to receive my bills via email , as I find snail mail to be too slow and inconvenient .

Ik geef er de voorkeur aan mijn rekeningen per e-mail te ontvangen, omdat ik gewone post te traag en onhandig vind.

a bunch of fives [Zinsdeel]

a person's fist

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AWOL [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

verdwenen

Ex:

Het ooit levendige buurtpark was een troosteloze woestenij geworden, met zijn speeltoestellen verdwenen en zijn gras overwoekerd.

to [get] a hold of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to find a thing that one was searching for

Ex: It took a while , but I managed to get a hold of the rare vinyl record I 've been searching for .

to [lay|get] {one's} hands on {sth} [Zinsdeel]

to succeed in obtaining something

Ex: Can you help me get my hands on the report that was filed last week ?

up for grabs [Zinsdeel]

ready to be used or obtained

Ex: The company announced a surprise bonus , and employees are excited to see what 's up for grabs .

to [go] spare [Zinsdeel]

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

Ex: After the renovation , some furniture went spare and is now offered to employees for their home offices .

crystal clear [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

kristalhelder

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De architect ontwierp het gebouw met kristalheldere glazen muren, die een adembenemend panoramisch uitzicht op de stad bieden.

old school [Zinsdeel]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

Ex: His taste in music is decidedly old school , with a love for classic rock and jazz .

knee-high to a grasshopper [Zinsdeel]

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

Ex: Compared to the grandeur of the neighboring buildings , the quaint little café on the corner is knee-high to a grasshopper .

(as|) pretty as a picture [Zinsdeel]

very appealing to the eyes

Ex: Francesca was as pretty as a picture and apparently glowing with health .

(as|) silent as the grave [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all

Ex: As the detective entered the crime scene , the air became as silent as the grave , heightening the tension in the room .

(as|) American as apple pie [Zinsdeel]

used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America

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off the rails [Zinsdeel]

used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course

Ex: The politician 's campaign was expected to be a smooth ride , but it 's been plagued by scandals and is now off the rails .

along the line of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework

Ex: The company operated along the line of sustainable practices , reducing its environmental impact .

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