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Eigenschappen - Dualiteit en contrast

Ontdek Engelse spreekwoorden die dualiteit uitbeelden en contrasteren met uitspraken als "elk licht heeft zijn schaduw" en "dokters zijn de slechtste patiënten".

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clergymen's sons always turn out badly

used to imply that the burden of high expectations placed on the children of successful or accomplished individuals can be damaging and lead to rebellion or negative behavior

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doctors make the worst patients

used to imply that those who work in a certain profession may be difficult clients or recipients of services related to that profession due to their preconceived notions and knowledge of the field

artsen maken de slechtste patiënten

artsen maken de slechtste patiënten

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every light has its shadow

used to imply that in any situation or experience, there are both positive and negative aspects that coexist

elk licht heeft zijn schaduw

elk licht heeft zijn schaduw

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every white has its black, and every sweet its sour

used to emphasize that every positive or desirable thing is accompanied by its contrasting or negative counterpart

elk wit heeft zijn zwarte, en elk zoet zijn zuur

elk wit heeft zijn zwarte, en elk zoet zijn zuur

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extremes meet

used to suggest that two seemingly opposite or extreme things or people can actually have some common ground or similarity, despite their apparent differences

uitersten ontmoeten elkaar

uitersten ontmoeten elkaar

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from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step

used to imply that it is possible for something that is very serious or profound to quickly and easily become something trivial or absurd, often with little warning or explanation

van het sublieme naar het belachelijke is slechts een stap

van het sublieme naar het belachelijke is slechts een stap

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honey is sweet, but the bee stings

used for saying that something may appear pleasant or desirable on the surface, but it can have negative or harmful consequences as well

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one cannot love and be wise

used to imply the idea that love is often associated with strong emotions and impulsive behavior, which can cloud a person's judgment and lead them to behave foolishly or make unwise decisions

men kan niet liefhebben en wijs zijn

men kan niet liefhebben en wijs zijn

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opposites (often) (tend to) attract

used to suggest that people are often drawn to those who are different from themselves in terms of personality, interests, or other characteristics

Tegenpolen hebben vaak de neiging elkaar aan te trekken

Tegenpolen hebben vaak de neiging elkaar aan te trekken

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the road to hell is paved with good intentions

used to imply that even if one's intentions are good, one's actions may still lead to negative consequences, and that one must be mindful of the impact of one's actions on others

de weg naar de hel is geplaveid met goede bedoelingen

de weg naar de hel is geplaveid met goede bedoelingen

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the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot

used to imply that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to use their skills or services for their own benefit or that of their family members

de zoon van de schoenmaker loopt altijd op blote voeten

de zoon van de schoenmaker loopt altijd op blote voeten

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the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak

used to suggest that even though a person may have the desire or intention to do something, their physical weakness or limitations may prevent them from actually carrying it out

de geest is gewillig, maar het vlees is zwak

de geest is gewillig, maar het vlees is zwak

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there is no joy without alloy

used to suggest that even the happiest experiences in life come with some negative aspects or challenges

er is geen vreugde zonder legering

er is geen vreugde zonder legering

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wanton kittens make sober cats

used to describe the behavior of young people, who may be impulsive and reckless in their youth but become more responsible and sensible as they get older

moedwillige kittens zijn nuchtere katten

moedwillige kittens zijn nuchtere katten

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where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel

used to suggest that wherever there is progress or success, there will always be those who seek to exploit or corrupt it

waar God een kerk bouwt, zal de duivel een kapel bouwen

waar God een kerk bouwt, zal de duivel een kapel bouwen

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God sends meat and the devil sends cooks

used to warn against being misled by tempting but ultimately harmful or unnecessary things, emphasizing that God provides what we need while the devil tempts us with what we want

God stuurt vlees en de duivel stuurt koks

God stuurt vlees en de duivel stuurt koks

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fire is a good servant but a bad master

used to imply that while certain things can be beneficial when used properly, they can become harmful or dangerous if they are not controlled or managed effectively

Vuur is een goede dienaar, maar een slechte meester

Vuur is een goede dienaar, maar een slechte meester

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go abroad and you will hear news of home

used to suggest that being away from home can make a person more interested in news from their home and family, as they are no longer directly involved in the daily events

ga naar het buitenland en je zult nieuws over thuis horen

ga naar het buitenland en je zult nieuws over thuis horen

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one man's loss is another man's gain

used to imply that resources and opportunities are finite, and that one person's loss can create an opportunity for someone else to succeed

het verlies van de een is de winst van de ander

het verlies van de een is de winst van de ander

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the cobbler's wife is the worst shod

used to suggest that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to apply their skills or services to their own lives or those of their immediate family

de vrouw van de schoenmaker is het slechtst geschoeid

de vrouw van de schoenmaker is het slechtst geschoeid

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everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die

used to suggest that people often desire the rewards or benefits of a particular goal but are not willing to take the necessary steps or make the necessary sacrifices to achieve it

iedereen wil naar de hemel, maar niemand wil dood

iedereen wil naar de hemel, maar niemand wil dood

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the weakness of the enemy makes our strength

used to suggest that the vulnerabilities of one's opponent can provide an opportunity for one's own strength or power to be demonstrated

de zwakte van de vijand maakt onze kracht

de zwakte van de vijand maakt onze kracht

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every rose has its thorn

used to imply that every good thing in life has its own negative aspects or challenges

elke roos heeft zijn doorn

elke roos heeft zijn doorn

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