Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Vocabulaire Inzicht 4

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to [clear] the decks [Zinsdeel]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Clearing the decks before Christmas , that 's my plan .

saved by the bell [Zinsdeel]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: I wish I had been saved by the bell .

addicted [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

verslaafd

Ex: The addicted individual sought help from a support group to overcome their dependency .

De verslaafde persoon zocht hulp bij een steungroep om zijn afhankelijkheid te overwinnen.

addiction [zelfstandig naamwoord]

verslaving

Ex: The athlete 's addiction to training sometimes left him with little time for anything else .

De verslaving van de atleet aan training liet hem soms weinig tijd over voor iets anders.

bald [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

kaal

Ex: The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun .

De kale man droeg een hoed om zijn hoofd te beschermen tegen de zon.

baldness [zelfstandig naamwoord]

kaalheid

Ex: Treatments for baldness include medications and hair transplants .

Behandelingen voor kaalheid omvatten medicijnen en haartransplantaties.

deaf [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

doof

Ex: The deaf community advocates for greater accessibility and inclusion in society .

De dove gemeenschap pleit voor meer toegankelijkheid en inclusie in de samenleving.

deafness [zelfstandig naamwoord]

doofheid

Ex: Deafness does not stop people from leading successful lives .

Doofheid weerhoudt mensen er niet van een succesvol leven te leiden.

disabled [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

gehandicapt

Ex: The disabled veteran is honored for their service and sacrifice .

De gehandicapte veteraan wordt geëerd voor zijn dienst en opoffering.

disability [zelfstandig naamwoord]

handicap

Ex: She overcame her disability to become a successful artist .

Ze overwon haar beperking om een succesvolle artiest te worden.

imperfect [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

onvolmaakt

Ex: The diamond was stunning but imperfect , with a small inclusion near the edge .

De diamant was verbluffend maar onvolmaakt, met een kleine insluiting bij de rand.

imperfection [zelfstandig naamwoord]

onvolmaaktheid

obese [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

obees

Ex: The study focused on the dietary habits of obese individuals .

De studie richtte zich op de eetgewoonten van zwaarlijvige individuen.

obesity [zelfstandig naamwoord]

obesitas

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .

more than meets the eye [Zinsdeel]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The puzzle initially appeared simple , but there was more than meets the eye , with hidden clues and intricate connections to unravel .

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [Zin]

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

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to [dig] {one's} heels in [Zinsdeel]

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: It was really the British who , by digging their heels in , prevented any last-minute deal .

to [come] to {one's} senses [Zinsdeel]

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .

dismally [bijwoord]

somber

Ex: The team 's performance was dismally below expectations .

De prestatie van het team was bedroevend onder de verwachtingen.

flowing [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

vloeiend

Ex:

De vloeiende bochten van de brug minimaliseren de windweerstand.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The skilled surgeon was head and shoulders above her peers , known for her precision and outstanding surgical outcomes .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [Zinsdeel]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

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(at|in) the back of {one's} mind [Zinsdeel]

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: Though he was excited about the party , the impending deadline for his project was always at the back of his mind .

two heads are better than one [Zin]

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .

in vain [bijwoord]

tevergeefs

Ex: The team struggled to score a goal , but all their attempts were in vain as the opposing defense remained impenetrable .

Het team worstelde om een doelpunt te scoren, maar al hun pogingen waren tevergeefs omdat de tegenstander verdediging ondoordringbaar bleef.

body and soul [Zinsdeel]

with all that one has

Ex: They fell in love with each other , connecting on a level that touched them both , body and soul .

to [keep] {sth} in mind [Zinsdeel]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keeping the budget in mind , we should be mindful of our spending .

weight off {one's} shoulders [Zinsdeel]

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: So I told him that if he needs me as an assistant to do the odd jobs which are once or twice a year , I 'd be willing to take some weight off his shoulders .

faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden) [Zin]

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits.

to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes [Zinsdeel]

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

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feather in {one's} cap [Zinsdeel]

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex: The promotion was another feather in his cap after years of hard work .

to [let] the cat out of the bag [Zinsdeel]

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

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lifeless [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

levenloos

Ex: Mary 's plants appeared lifeless after being neglected for weeks without water .

Mary's planten leken levenloos nadat ze wekenlang zonder water waren verwaarloosd.

pearly [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

parelmoerachtig

shrivelled [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

verschrompeld

watery [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

waterig

Ex: She added too much liquid to the batter , resulting in a watery consistency for the pancake mix .

Ze voegde te veel vloeistof toe aan het beslag, wat resulteerde in een waterige consistentie voor het pannenkoekenbeslag.

to head out [werkwoord]

vertrekken

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .

Ze besloot vroeg te vertrekken om de spits te vermijden.

to [get] the (sack|boot|axe) [Zinsdeel]

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She 's been warned about her behavior , and if she does n't improve , she 'll get the sack .

to [take] {sth} on the chin [Zinsdeel]

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: After losing the championship match , the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season .

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes [Zinsdeel]

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

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to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest) [Zinsdeel]

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The detective held his cards close to his chest during the interrogation , carefully extracting information from the suspect without revealing his own knowledge .

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table [Zinsdeel]

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: Before entering into the partnership , they agreed to put their cards on the table and share their long-term objectives and strategies .

hard to (swallow|take) [Zinsdeel]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: He said the news that the farm was being sold was hard to swallow at first .

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