Mensen Beschrijven - Een beschrijving van mensen geven

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen met betrekking tot de beschrijving van mensen, zoals "look a sight" en "face like thunder".

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face only a mother could love [Zinsdeel]

an extremely hideous and unpleasant face

Ex: Sarah 's newborn baby had a unique set of features that made him adorable in his own special way , with a face only a mother could love .

face that (would|could) stop a clock [Zinsdeel]

an extremely ugly and unlikable face

Ex: Even with a well-tailored suit , the politician 's charisma could n't overshadow the face that could stop a clock , with his sunken eyes , patchy beard , and receding hairline .

face like a bulldog chewing a wasp [Zinsdeel]

a person's facial expression that reflects a combination of anger and annoyance

Ex: Sarah's face looked like a bulldog chewing a wasp when she saw that her favorite dress was ruined.

to [look] a sight [Zinsdeel]

to have a very awful and untidy appearance

Ex: Emily woke up late and rushed to get ready for work, resulting in mismatched clothes, messy hair, and smudged makeup. She looked a sight as she hurriedly made her way to the office.

shanks' mare [Zinsdeel]

the use of one's own legs as the mode of travel

Ex: Despite having a car , Jane preferred to take Shanks ' mare and walk to work every day , enjoying the fresh air and exercise .

(as|) red as a beetroot [Zinsdeel]

becoming extremely red in the face because of hot temperature

Ex: After hiking in the sun for hours , his face was red as a beetroot .

(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet) [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news , he turned white as a ghost .

mouse potato [zelfstandig naamwoord]

computerverslaafde

Ex: She ’s been a real mouse potato lately , binge-watching shows and avoiding any kind of exercise .

Ze is de laatste tijd een echte muisaardappel, series aan het bingewatchen en elke vorm van lichaamsbeweging vermijdend.

face like thunder [Zinsdeel]

a person's face when it shows clear signs of anger or hostility

Ex: After receiving the disappointing news , John 's face turned dark and he had a face like thunder for the rest of the day .

to [have] a (good|healthy) pair of lungs [Zinsdeel]

to have a strong and powerful voice, typically indicating one's ability to speak loudly, assertively, or with great enthusiasm or one's talent for singing with clarity

Ex: She can sing for hours without getting tired , she really has a good pair of lungs .

(as|) ugly as a toad [Zinsdeel]

having an unattractive or unpleasant appearance

Ex: The new sculpture in the park is divisive ; some find it intriguing , while others think it 's ugly as a toad .

vertically challenged [zelfstandig naamwoord]

persoon van kleine gestalte

Ex: Being vertically challenged has never stopped Lisa from pursuing her dreams and achieving success in her career .

Klein van stuk zijn heeft Lisa nooit tegengehouden om haar dromen na te jagen en succes te behalen in haar carrière.

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