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Mislukking - Fouten en Slechte Prestaties

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "meer gaten dan Zwitserse kaas" en "verspreking" verband houden met fouten en slechte prestaties in het Engels.

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English idioms related to Failure

to perform a task or activity very poorly, resulting in a negative outcome

Ex: He's made a real pig's ear of that bookcase he was supposed to be making.
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used to say that someone has accepted the responsibility or blame for something and will not pass it to someone else

Ex: When the crisis hit, the president knew that the buck stopped there with him - he had to take charge and make the tough decisions.
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to unintentionally give an advantage to one's enemy or rival

Ex: The suspect's nervous behavior during questioning played into the detective's hands, making the investigation easier.
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to be inadequately prepared for a conflict or challenging situation

Ex: They have bringing a knife to a gunfight for years , refusing to adapt to new technologies and falling behind their competitors .
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used to say that something or someone has many flaws, problems, or gaps that make it incomplete or unreliable

Ex: The police investigation revealed that the suspect's story had more holes than Swiss cheese, and he was subsequently convicted of the crime.
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Himalayan blunder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a major mistake or error, often made by someone in power, that leads to catastrophic consequences

Himalaya-blunder, Himalaya-fout

Himalaya-blunder, Himalaya-fout

Ex: The team's lack of preparation for the important game was a Himalayan blunder that cost them the championship.Het gebrek aan voorbereiding van het team voor de belangrijke wedstrijd was een **Himalaya-blunder** die hen het kampioenschap kostte.
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to make a mistake, particularly in judging the amount of something

Ex: The contractor overshot the mark and ordered too much lumber for the project.
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false move
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a reckless action that may result in serious consequences or failure

verkeerde zet, roekeloze actie

verkeerde zet, roekeloze actie

Ex: The politician's false move during the debate cost him some support among voters.De **verkeerde zet** van de politicus tijdens het debat kostte hem wat steun onder de kiezers.
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an accidental and minor mistake made while speaking

Ex: The politician 's slips of the tongue have made him a liability for his party .
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used to refer to a situation where individuals or groups unknowingly support or participate in something that will ultimately bring harm or negative consequences to themselves

Ex: The workers who voted for the layoffs like turkeys voting for Christmas; they did n't realize they were voting against their own interests .
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to cause something to suddenly and completely stop, often in a dramatic or unexpected manner

Ex: The strike brought production at the factory to a grinding halt for several weeks.
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