Waarheid, Geheimhouding en Misleiding - Vleierij & Opgeschept

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "vissen naar een compliment" en "buigen en schrapen" verband houden met vleierij en opscheppen in het Engels.

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to [bow] and [scrape] [Zinsdeel]

to treat someone in authority with high respect, particularly in order to get their approval

Ex: The salesperson 's attempts to bow and scrape to the demanding customer only resulted in further frustration and dissatisfaction .

to [kiss] {one's} [ass] [Zinsdeel]

to try to get something from a person by showing insincere kindness to them

Ex: The arrogant celebrity demanded that the hotel staff kiss his ass , displaying a sense of entitlement and superiority .

to [fish] for a compliment [Zinsdeel]

to get people to praise one, often by pretending not to be happy with oneself

Ex: When John showed off his cooking skills , he kept glancing at his guests , hoping they would fish for a compliment about the delicious meal .

all mouth (and no trousers|) [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who never puts their word into action

Ex: She claimed she would confront the bully , but in the end , she proved to be all mouth and backed down when confronted .

to [lick] {one's} boots [Zinsdeel]

to try to please or get closer to someone for one's personal gain

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Waarheid, Geheimhouding en Misleiding
Deception	Geheimhouding	Geheimen bewaren	Liegens & Overdrijving
Vanzelfsprekendheid	Pretense	Geheimen onthullen	Diepte & Oppervlak
Vertrouwen & Eerlijkheid	Waarachtigheid	Vleierij & Opgeschept