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to blow
[werkwoord]

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

verpesten, verknallen

verpesten, verknallen

Ex: The manager 's failure to communicate crucial information to the team had the potential to blow the entire project .Het falen van de manager om cruciale informatie aan het team te communiceren, had het potentieel om het hele project te **verpesten**.
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big time
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the highest and most successful level in a profession, particularly in entertainment field

de top, de grote competities

de top, de grote competities

Ex: Winning the talent competition was his ticket to the big time, opening doors to major industry opportunities .Het winnen van de talentenjacht was zijn ticket naar **de grote tijd**, dat deuren opende naar grote kansen in de industrie.
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bomb
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an absolute failure

een flop, een bom

een flop, een bom

Ex: Their plan to surprise their friend was a bomb, as she already knew about it .Hun plan om hun vriendin te verrassen was een **flop**, omdat ze het al wist.
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used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: The likelihood of her adopting a cat, despite being allergic to them, is as remote as a cold day in hell.
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to count on
[werkwoord]

to put trust in something or someone

rekenen op, vertrouwen op

rekenen op, vertrouwen op

Ex: We can count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .We kunnen **rekenen op** het openbaar vervoersysteem om stipt en efficiënt te zijn.
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to die
[werkwoord]

to suddenly malfunction or stop operating

sterven, stoppen met werken

sterven, stoppen met werken

Ex: The car was running smoothly until the engine suddenly died in the middle of the highway .De auto reed soepel totdat de motor plotseling **stierf** midden op de snelweg.
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field day
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an occasion marked by extraordinary enjoyment and triumph

dag van triomf, dag van vreugde

dag van triomf, dag van vreugde

Ex: He had a field day at the flea market , finding rare treasures and great deals .Hij had een **geweldige dag** op de vlooienmarkt, waar hij zeldzame schatten en geweldige deals vond.
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flake
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who behaves in an eccentric or unpredictable manner

excentriekeling, vreemde vogel

excentriekeling, vreemde vogel

Ex: Despite being a flake, she brings a lot of fun and spontaneity to the group .Ondanks dat ze een **excentriekeling** is, brengt ze veel plezier en spontaniteit in de groep.
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to get around
[werkwoord]

to engage in social activities or interactions

rondkomen, socialiseren

rondkomen, socialiseren

Ex: They love to get around and meet new people at social events .Ze houden ervan om **rond te gaan** en nieuwe mensen te ontmoeten op sociale evenementen.
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guy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person, typically a male

vent, man

vent, man

Ex: She met a nice guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .Ze ontmoette een leuke **vent** in het café en ze praatten urenlang.
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to hand
[werkwoord]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

overhandigen, aangeven

overhandigen, aangeven

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .Hij **gaf** de sleutels van zijn auto aan de valet voordat hij het hotel binnenliep.
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the last straw
[Zinsdeel]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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to tell lies in an obvious way

Ex: Don't trust him; he can lie like a rug without flinching, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction in his stories.
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to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: I blew my cool when I saw the mess they made in the kitchen .
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noise
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

confusion or lack of clarity caused by irrelevant information or trivial remarks

lawaai, storing

lawaai, storing

Ex: Amidst all the noise in the debate , her insightful comments stood out .Temidden van al het **lawaai** in het debat vielen haar scherpzinnige opmerkingen op.
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to pan
[werkwoord]

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

afbranden, eroderen

afbranden, eroderen

Ex: The book was panned by literary experts for its lack of originality and predictable plot .Het boek werd **afgekraakt** door literaire experts vanwege het gebrek aan originaliteit en voorspelbare plot.
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to pull
[werkwoord]

to successfully execute a plan or scheme, especially when it involves cunning or manipulation

uitvoeren, realiseren

uitvoeren, realiseren

Ex: The hacker pulled a sophisticated phishing attack , gaining access to sensitive accounts .De hacker **trok** een geavanceerde phishing-aanval uit en kreeg toegang tot gevoelige accounts.
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to put up with
[werkwoord]

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

verdragen, tolereren

verdragen, tolereren

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .Leerkrachten **verdragen** de complexiteit van virtuele klaslokalen om het onderwijs van studenten te waarborgen.
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to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

Ex: Displeased with the team's performance, the manager read the riot act to them about meeting project deadlines.
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to run into
[werkwoord]

to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

tegen het lijf lopen, toevallig ontmoeten

tegen het lijf lopen, toevallig ontmoeten

Ex: It 's always a surprise to run into familiar faces when traveling to new places .Het is altijd een verrassing om bekende gezichten **tegen te komen** tijdens het reizen naar nieuwe plaatsen.
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smash hit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an exceptionally successful and popular work, particularly in entertainment, that achieves widespread acclaim and significant sales

knalhit, groot succes

knalhit, groot succes

Ex: The TV show 's finale was a smash hit, drawing millions of viewers .De finale van de tv-show was een **grote hit** en trok miljoenen kijkers.
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to take off
[werkwoord]

to leave in a sudden manner

er vandoor gaan, weggaan

er vandoor gaan, weggaan

Ex: He took off without saying goodbye to anyone .Hij vertrok zonder afscheid te nemen van iemand.
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you said it
[bijwoord]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion

jij zei het, jullie zeiden het

jij zei het, jullie zeiden het

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to stop at nothing to obtain or do something

Ex: She’d give her eyetooth to get that promotion at work.
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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in a pig's eye
[tussenwerpsel]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

In je dromen!, In het oog van een varken!

In je dromen!, In het oog van een varken!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .De politicus maakte grandioze beloften, maar **in je dromen**, zullen ze ze allemaal kunnen nakomen.
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used to refer to the act of recovering from a setback, such as illness, financial trouble, or a difficult situation, and returning to a stable or successful state

Ex: Losing his job was tough, but he’s working hard to get back on his feet.
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to play footsie
[Zinsdeel]

to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business

Ex: Critics accused the two political parties playing footsie instead of genuinely opposing each other .
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to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful manner, often to avoid making a decision or offending someone

Ex: The pussyfoots around tough conversations instead of addressing problems directly .
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to pussyfoot
[werkwoord]

to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision

om de hete brij heen draaien, aarzelen

om de hete brij heen draaien, aarzelen

Ex: The committee has been pussyfooting on the policy change for months .De commissie heeft maandenlang **getalmd** over het beleidswijziging.
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gut feeling
[Zinsdeel]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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to expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a forceful or uncontrolled manner

Ex: The motion sickness made him throw his guts out on the boat ride.
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to have an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; to be arrogant or overly self-confident

Ex: I think he’s starting to get a big head with all the attention he’s been receiving lately.
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at hand
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something important or urgent, indicating that it requires immediate attention or consideration

Ex: The at hand can not be ignored ; it ’s the right moment to act .
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head trip
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mental state or experience where someone is absorbed in unrealistic, delusional, or self-centered thoughts, often disconnected from reality or driven by an inflated sense of self-importance

een hoofdreis, een egocentrische waan

een hoofdreis, een egocentrische waan

Ex: His head trip started to alienate him from his friends, who didn’t share his exaggerated sense of self.Zijn **hoofdreis** begon hem te vervreemden van zijn vrienden, die zijn overdreven gevoel van zelf niet deelden.
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used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

Ex: When Rachel saw Ethan walk into the room, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt herself falling head over heels for him.
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heel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a command given to a dog to walk closely and attentively next to its owner or handler, typically at their side, without pulling ahead or lagging behind

hiel, volg

hiel, volg

Ex: She praised her dog when it heeled perfectly during their walk in the park.Ze prees haar hond toen hij perfect **naast haar liep** tijdens hun wandeling in het park.
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heel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is morally reprehensible

schurk, schelm

schurk, schelm

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to walk too closely behind someone, often so close that it feels as though one is almost stepping on their heels, creating an uncomfortable or intrusive proximity

Ex: He walking on her heels, making her feel crowded and rushed .
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fat lip
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a swollen lip from getting punched in the mouth

gezwollen lip, opgezwollen lip

gezwollen lip, opgezwollen lip

Ex: The boxer had to take a break after getting a fat lip from a strong jab .De bokser moest een pauze nemen nadat hij een **gezwollen lip** had opgelopen door een harde stoot.
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to badmouth
[werkwoord]

to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

roddelen over, kwaadspreken

roddelen over, kwaadspreken

Ex: It is crucial that individuals not badmouth their colleagues without valid reasons .Het is cruciaal dat individuen hun collega's niet **zwartmaken** zonder geldige redenen.
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neck and neck
[Zinsdeel]

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players neck and neck, and it could have gone either way .
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redneck
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a poor White person in the southern United States

boerenpummel, arme blanke uit het zuiden

boerenpummel, arme blanke uit het zuiden

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to wring out
[werkwoord]

to squeeze something, typically a wet cloth or clothing, to remove excess liquid

uitwringen, wringen

uitwringen, wringen

Ex: They had to wring out their clothes after getting caught in the rain .Ze moesten hun kleren **uitwringen** nadat ze in de regen waren beland.
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on edge
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a state in which someone is extremely nervous and unable to relax

Ex: We will on edge until we hear back from the potential employer .
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nosedive
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an unexpected and rapid decline, particularly in terms of value and price

vrije val, duikvlucht

vrije val, duikvlucht

Ex: The team’s performance took a nosedive after their star player got injured.De prestaties van het team namen een **duikvlucht** nadat hun sterrenspeler geblesseerd raakte.
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a state of great annoynce or anger

Ex: When the boss ignored Tom's suggestions and gave credit to someone else, his nose was out of joint, and he felt undervalued and disrespected.
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to be completely under someone's control or influence

Ex: It was obvious that he had eating out of the palm of his hand with his flattery .
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saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: The friend gave her straight from the shoulder advice, pointing out the potential consequences of her actions without judgment or malice.
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to thumb
[werkwoord]

to get a free ride from passing vehicles by signaling with one's thumb

liften, meerijden door te liften

liften, meerijden door te liften

Ex: She had never thumbed a ride before , but she was desperate to get to the job interview on time .Ze had nog nooit **liften** gedaan, maar ze was wanhopig om op tijd bij het sollicitatiegesprek te komen.
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to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

Ex: The fast-paced nature of the stock market keeps traders on their toes, monitoring changes in real-time.
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