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Gedrag en Benadering - Tactvol zijn

Ontdek Engelse idiomen die te maken hebben met tactvol zijn, waaronder 'wachtspel' en 'twee vliegen in één klap slaan'.

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a bag of tricks

a combination of skills or techniques that can help in achieving one's goals

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more string to one's bow

a variety of plans, ideas, etc. that one can use if need arises

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waiting game

a strategy in which one deliberately refrains from taking any action in order to gain advantage later on

wachtspel, wachttactiek

wachtspel, wachttactiek

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to weigh one's words

to take a moment to ponder what one is about to say

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to kill two birds with one stone

to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

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to see which way the cat jumps

to refrain from making a decision or taking any action until one acquires more data on the situation or how it develops

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velvet glove

a very friendly and gentle manner that is used to hide one's firm determination or ruthless mindset

fluwelen handschoen

fluwelen handschoen

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pester power

the influence children have on their parents or caregivers to buy or do something through continuous requests, demands, or persuasion

pesterkracht, de invloed van kinderen

pesterkracht, de invloed van kinderen

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to speak softly and carry a big stick

to approach situations calmly and diplomatically while also having the strength and power to take action if necessary

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the oldest trick in the book

an overused method that may still succeed

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