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a large sum of money

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to force or persuade someone to do something they are unwilling to do

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to finally stop criticizing or annoying someone

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to make someone become really annoyed or angry

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everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: The community rallied together , donating food , clothing , and the shirts off their backs to help the victims of the natural disaster .
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to not allow negative things such as an unfair criticism, etc. to have any effect on one

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used suggest that if one does a favor for someone, they will be more likely to reciprocate that favor in the future

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to have a problem with someone or be annoyed with them and want to tell them all about it

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bonehead
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who exhibits a lack of intelligence or common sense

flapdrol, domkop

flapdrol, domkop

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boney
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely thin or lacking flesh

mager, ekstreem dun

mager, ekstreem dun

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to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

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skin and bone
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used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

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birdbrain
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who lacks clear thinking and is incapable of serious contemplation

dwaas, flauwerik

dwaas, flauwerik

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brainy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

very smart

slim, intelligent

slim, intelligent

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to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

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to think hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something

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scatterbrain
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is consistently forgetful, unfocused, and disorganized

dromer, chaoot

dromer, chaoot

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to be careful to notice a thing or person

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to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

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shuteye
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

informal expression for getting some rest

slapen, uitrusten

slapen, uitrusten

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finger-pointing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of assigning blame to others, often to deflect responsibility from oneself

vingerwijzen, beschuldigend wijzen

vingerwijzen, beschuldigend wijzen

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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

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to raise one's middle finger and point it toward a person to show one is angry with them, hates, or disrespects them

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to manage to convince someone to do whatever one asks of them out of love or respect that they have for one

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cold feet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

de schrik, de aarzeling

de schrik, de aarzeling

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footloose
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unconstrained and able to move about or act freely

vrijgevochten, ongebonden

vrijgevochten, ongebonden

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to accept the financial burden or responsibility for a certain project, service, or event, and pay for it

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an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later

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to do something that one has not done before in order to become more experienced or familiar with it

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to hotfoot
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to move quickly or in a hurry

afhaasten, huppelen

afhaasten, huppelen

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to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads .
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the state of being close to death due to old age or a fatal sickness

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to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

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able to think and respond rapidly in challenging or unexpected situations

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to make someone have intense romantic feelings for one

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to beg someone for help or forgiveness

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to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .
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to talk in great length without mentioning anything important or of high value

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to bust a gut
[Zinsdeel]

to laugh really hard, particularly to the point that one's stomach hurts

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to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

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cheeky
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

brutaal, ondeugend

brutaal, ondeugend

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used to suggest that something was meant as a joke and is not to be taken seriously

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to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge

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to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

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to eye
[werkwoord]

to look at or observe someone or something in a particular way, often with interest or suspicion

in de gaten houden, opletten

in de gaten houden, opletten

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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

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goo-goo eyes
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

excessively affectionate glances at someone

verliefde blikken, dromerige blikken

verliefde blikken, dromerige blikken

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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

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to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

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be all ears
[Zinsdeel]

to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

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to speak to someone who is unwilling to listen for an extended period of time

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to make others tired by talking too much

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dog-eared
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

versleten, omgeslagen

versleten, omgeslagen

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to be quick at learning and understanding a piece of music or a specific language and be able to accurately reproduce or utilize it

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earmark
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a unique feature or trait that distinguishes someone or something

kenmerk, distinctief

kenmerk, distinctief

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(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

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(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

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to make an effort to stay well informed on the developments or changes of a situation

Ex: To excel in the tech industry , you need have your ear to the ground, staying updated on the latest advancements and developments .
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to perk up
[werkwoord]

to make someone or something more alert

opbeuren, verheugen

opbeuren, verheugen

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to play by ear
[Zinsdeel]

to have the ability to play music by listening to it and recreating the sounds and melodies without relying on sheet music or written notation

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to provide someone with a hint or suggestion

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to talk to someone for an extended period of time, particularly in a way that annoys them

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to forcefully make a path through a crowded or obstructed area

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elbow room
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

enough space that enables people to move easily

beweegruimte, ruimte om zich te bewegen

beweegruimte, ruimte om zich te bewegen

Ex: The conference hall was filled to capacity , leaving attendees with elbow room, making it difficult to take notes or participate comfortably .
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to have social interaction with people, especially with ones who are famous or important

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a concept in which if someone harms one, one should harm them back in the same way

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bedroom eyes
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a look in someone's eyes that reveals their sexual attraction toward someone else

verleidelijke blik, sensuele ogen

verleidelijke blik, sensuele ogen

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eye-catcher
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something or someone that grabs attention

oogopvaller, aandachtstrekker

oogopvaller, aandachtstrekker

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gutsy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

exhibiting bravery and resolve when confronted with challenges or danger; bold and unrestrained

moedig, dapper

moedig, dapper

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to hate someone to an extreme degree

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to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

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to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

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to persistently annoy someone by doing something or by simply being around them

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to offer help to someone with a task or problem

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to hand
[werkwoord]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

aanreiken, overhandigen

aanreiken, overhandigen

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handout
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

money, food, or other resources distributed freely to those in need, typically by an organization or government

vrijwillige schenking, steunuitkering

vrijwillige schenking, steunuitkering

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hands down
[Zinsdeel]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

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to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

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to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

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old hand
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

ervaren rot, oude rot

ervaren rot, oude rot

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on hand
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

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out of hand
[Zinsdeel]

impossible or very hard to control

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right-hand man
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the most reliable and supportive assistant or partner

rechterhand, trouwe assistent

rechterhand, trouwe assistent

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secondhand
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previously owned or used by someone else

tweedehands, gebruikte

tweedehands, gebruikte

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short-handed
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lacking a sufficient number of workers or assistants

onderbezet, te kort aan personeel

onderbezet, te kort aan personeel

Ex: short-handed at the clinic meant that the nurses had to work extra shifts .
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used to refer to the lack of communication between the different parts of an organization about their roles or activities that leads to confusion and dysfunction

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to attempt to do something that one has no experience in

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airhead
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is scatterbrained and lacks serious thought or focus

dwaas, verstrooid persoon

dwaas, verstrooid persoon

Ex: Do n't be such airhead and remember to double-check your work next time .
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to angrily reply or react to someone

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to head out
[werkwoord]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

vertrekken, weggaan

vertrekken, weggaan

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headstrong
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

bittere, doordramend

bittere, doordramend

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