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Gedrag, Houding en Benadering - Opschepperij

Ontdek hoe Engelse spreekwoorden zoals "bedreigde mannen leven lang" en "grote blaffers bijten niet" opschepperij in het Engels uitbeelden.

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(each|every) bird loves to hear himself sing

used to imply that people may have a tendency to talk too much about themselves or their own ideas and abilities, without considering the interests or perspectives of others

Mensen praten graag over zichzelf

Mensen praten graag over zichzelf

Ex: I know he's talented, but sometimes it feels like he's just showing off.  Each bird loves to hear himself sing, as they say. 
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every potter praises his own pot

used to imply that people tend to have a high opinion of their own abilities or accomplishments, and may not always be objective or accurate in their self-assessment

Mensen prijzen vaak hun eigen werk

Mensen prijzen vaak hun eigen werk

Ex: I've noticed that some companies tend to talk up their products while downplaying competitors'.  Every potter praises his own pot, but it's important for consumers to make informed decisions. 
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great barkers are no biters

used to suggest that someone who makes a lot of noise or boasts excessively may not be as capable or effective as they claim to be

Veel lawaai en opscheppen bewijzen geen vermogen

Veel lawaai en opscheppen bewijzen geen vermogen

Ex: In business, it's important to be wary of people who make grandiose claims without backing them up.  Great barkers are no biters, as they say. 
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{not} bark if you cannot bite

used to advise that it is better to avoid making empty threats or promises, as it can result in loss of respect or credibility

Dreig niet met iets dat je niet kunt uitvoeren

Dreig niet met iets dat je niet kunt uitvoeren

Ex: In business, it's important to be honest about your capabilities and not make promises you can't keep.  Don't bark if you can't bite, as they say. 
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threatened men live long

used to suggest that those who have experienced threats or danger may be better equipped to handle potential risks or dangers in the future due to their past experiences

Ervaring met gevaar bereidt voor op toekomstige risico's

Ervaring met gevaar bereidt voor op toekomstige risico's

Ex: After the break-in, Dan installed new security systems and upgraded all the locks because he believed threatened men live long and he wanted to be prepared if it happened again. 
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in a calm sea every man is a pilot

used to suggest that people often overestimate their abilities or expertise when they are not being challenged, and that true skill and leadership are only tested in difficult or challenging situations

Echte vaardigheid blijkt in moeilijke situaties

Echte vaardigheid blijkt in moeilijke situaties

Ex: As a young lawyer, I quickly learned that in a calm sea every man is a pilot when I struggled to handle a difficult case that required more expertise than I had initially thought. 
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