Gedrag en Benadering - Reactie en antwoord

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

cut it out

[Zin]

used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

Ex: Cut it out, we 're in a library , and you 're being too loud .

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more power to one's elbow

[Zin]

used to express support, encouragement, or admiration for someone's efforts

Ex: You're doing a great job with your new business venture.

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enough said

[tussenwerpsel]

used to say that there is no need for one to say more or offer more details

Genoeg gezegd, Meer hoeft niet gezegd te worden

Ex: I've explained my position, and I don't think there's anything more to add.Ik heb mijn standpunt uitgelegd en ik denk niet dat er nog iets aan toe te voegen is. **Genoeg gezegd**.

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for Christ's sake

[tussenwerpsel]

used when one is angry, frustrated, or surprised by something

in Christus' naam, in godsnaam

Ex: For goodness' sake, can you pass me the salt?**In godsnaam**, kun je me het zout aangeven?

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perish the thought

[Zin]

used to show strong disagreement

Ex: Imagine if we lost our jobs!"

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slow off the mark

[Zinsdeel]

slow to start or react to a situation, often leading to a disadvantage or delay in progress

Ex: In the fast-paced world of startups , slow off the mark can lead to missed opportunities for growth .

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to not turn a hair

[Zinsdeel]

to stay calm regardless of the situation one is in or things that happened

Ex: Even though the accident was quite serious , the experienced paramedic n't turn a hair as he assessed the situation .

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to not bat an eye

[Zinsdeel]

to show no sign of worry or surprise when something unexpected occurs

Ex: When he revealed his extraordinary talents, she couldn't help but bat an eye in amazement.

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to turn the other cheek

[Zinsdeel]

to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge

Ex: The civil rights leader advocated for nonviolent resistance , emphasizing the importance turning the other cheek in the face of injustice .

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to take something in good part

[Zinsdeel]

to refrain from becoming upset about or offended by something

Ex: The team encountered unexpected challenges during the project , but took them in good part and worked together to overcome them .

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to give somebody the runaround

[Zinsdeel]

to deny someone a definite answer to something or refuse to offer them help

Ex: The customer service representative should have resolved the issue, but instead, they gave the customer the runaround, causing frustration.

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with open arms

[Zinsdeel]

in a way that shows willingness to accept new ideas or welcome people

Ex: The organization accepted the new ideas with open arms, recognizing their potential for positive change.

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to go off on a tangent

[Zinsdeel]

to begin talking about a subject that is not in any way related to the original topic that is being discussed

Ex: While discussing the book 's central theme , went off on a tangent about the author 's background and other unrelated topics .

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