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used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired

Ex: The project is behind schedule, and heads will roll if it's not completed on time.
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heads up
[tussenwerpsel]

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

Pas op!, Let op!

Pas op!, Let op!

Ex: Heads up , there 's a spill on the floor .**Let op**, er is iets gemorst op de vloer.
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to make headway
[Zinsdeel]

to advance and make great progress in one's career or life

Ex: We 've making headway on the project for a while now , and we 're starting to see some real progress .
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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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used to say that something is not wanted or needed at all

Ex: I need more paperwork to fill out like a hole in the head."
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hothead
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

heethoofd, impulsief persoon

heethoofd, impulsief persoon

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from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .
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over one's head
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that is complicated or difficult beyond one's understanding or capability

Ex: This math lesson is going over my head.
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sorehead
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is peevish or disgruntled

zeurpiet, mopperaar

zeurpiet, mopperaar

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swelled head
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sense of high self-esteem or self-importance that one has

opgeblazen hoofd, hoogmoedig

opgeblazen hoofd, hoogmoedig

Ex: Winning the competition gave him a swollen head, and he began to believe he was the best in the world.Het winnen van de wedstrijd gaf hem **een opgeblazen hoofd**, en hij begon te geloven dat hij de beste ter wereld was.
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to carefully consider the facts of a situation in order to understand something, make a decision, or solve a problem

Ex: Using your head is always better than acting impulsively .
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to feel deep sadness or disappointment, especially over a lost opportunity or unfulfilled desire

Ex: Seeing her dream job being offered to someone else , ate her heart out, knowing that she had missed a golden opportunity .
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used to ask a person to stop their unkind or indifferent behavior and offer some help or show some sympathy instead

Ex: Have some heart Lucas!
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to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.
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used to show one sympathizes with and feels sorry for someone else's suffering

Ex: Her heart goes out to animals in need, so she volunteers at the local animal shelter to provide care and love to abandoned pets.
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heart-to-heart
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

hart tot hart, oprecht

hart tot hart, oprecht

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.Zijn **hart tot hart** gesprek met zijn ouders hielp hem echt om hun zorgen te begrijpen.
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heartache
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a feeling of great sorrow or sadness usually caused by the loss of a loved one

hartzeer, verdriet

hartzeer, verdriet

Ex: No medicine could ease the heartache of watching her child suffer .
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Achilles' heel
[Zinsdeel]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
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to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: By this time next week , we will still cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets .
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postpone doing what one should be doing

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to experience an enjoyable time, particularly by spending time at parties

Ex: The team had worked tirelessly to meet their project deadline, so they decided to kick up their heels and have a well-deserved celebration at the local pub.
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to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks during the interview showed his tendency to shoot from the hip, often making provocative statements without considering their impact.
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to knuckle down
[werkwoord]

to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

serieus aan het werk gaan, zich concentreren op een taak of doel

serieus aan het werk gaan, zich concentreren op een taak of doel

Ex: You 're going to have to knuckle down to your studies if you want to pass your exams .Je zult **flink aan de slag moeten** met je studie als je je examens wilt halen.
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knuckle sandwich
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

knokkelboterham, vuistslag in de mond

knokkelboterham, vuistslag in de mond

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian's act, the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he didn't quiet down.Toen de heckler bleef storen tijdens de act van de komiek, grapte de artiest dat hij misschien een **knokkelbroodje** zou krijgen als hij niet stil was.
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to knuckle under
[werkwoord]

to submit to someone or something's authority

toegeven, zich onderwerpen

toegeven, zich onderwerpen

Ex: The bullies demanded that he knuckle under, but he refused .De pestkoppen eisten dat hij **zou toegeven**, maar hij weigerde.
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knucklehead
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

domkop, idioot

domkop, idioot

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hollow leg
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the capacity or ability to consume an excessive amount of food or drink, particularly alcoholic ones

hol been, bodemboze maag

hol been, bodemboze maag

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat buffet, he piled his plate so high, it was clear he possesses a hollow leg.Bij het all-you-can-eet buffet stapelde hij zijn bord zo hoog op dat het duidelijk was dat hij een **hol been** heeft.
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to leg it
[Zinsdeel]

walk

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leg to stand on
[Zinsdeel]

a reasoning or explanation that is deemed sufficient to justify or defend someone's actions

Ex: The team 's excuses for its poor performance were lame and had leg to stand on.
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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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said as a way of asking someone to begin doing something or continue doing it faster than before

Ex: Whenever we were running late, she would always tell us to shake a leg and move faster.
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to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: After the meeting, she invited her colleagues to stretch their legs by going for a short hike in the nearby park.
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to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.
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stiff upper lip
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

het vermogen om emoties te verbergen, zelfbeheersing

het vermogen om emoties te verbergen, zelfbeheersing

Ex: He plans to maintain a stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .Hij is van plan **zijn emoties te verbergen en kalm te lijken** tijdens de aanstaande moeilijke periode.
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lip
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an impudent or insolent rejoinder

lip, brutale opmerking

lip, brutale opmerking

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lip service
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an insincere offer or promise of support, assistance, etc.

loze beloften, schijnsteun

loze beloften, schijnsteun

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was mostly lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .De missieverklaring van de organisatie omvatte verheven idealen, maar het was vooral **lip service** omdat hun praktijken in tegenspraak waren met hun verkondigde waarden.
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used to ask a person to pay attention to one's words and believe them

Ex: The teacher declared , Read my lips, there will be no exceptions to the homework deadline . "
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chopped liver
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very insignificant individual or thing

vijfde wiel aan de wagen, een niemand

vijfde wiel aan de wagen, een niemand

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.Hij schept altijd op over zijn prestaties, maar als het mijn beurt is om te delen, doet hij alsof ik **niets voorstel**.
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blabbermouth
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who gossips indiscreetly

kletskous, roddelaar

kletskous, roddelaar

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feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: Despite the cheerful surroundings , she down in the mouth and could n't shake her sadness .
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to mouth off
[werkwoord]

to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

brutaal praten, luid klagen

brutaal praten, luid klagen

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Ze **slaat vaak aan het praten** als ze het niet eens is met een beslissing.
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to enjoy having lengthy and non-sensical conversations with people

Ex: runs off at the mouth too much .
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to continuously talk about something, in a way that seems foolish or careless

Ex: The social media influencer's habit of shooting off her mouth about controversial topics caused her to lose followers and damage her reputation.
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to neck
[werkwoord]

kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

hartstochtelijk kussen, strelen

hartstochtelijk kussen, strelen

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an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages .
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

Ex: When she saw a stranger in need, she didn't hesitate to stick out her neck for her and offer assistance.
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .
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to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .
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to mention or do something that causes someone to become upset or angry

Ex: Discussing her weight in public touched a sensitive nerve, making her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.
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nervy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger

brutaal, moedig

brutaal, moedig

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really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .
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hard-nosed
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

realistisch, pragmatisch

realistisch, pragmatisch

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to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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to not care about something or someone because one will not be effected

Ex: It's no skin off my nose if you don't take my advice.
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one's ability to find things of a particular type to suit one's needs

Ex: Having grown up in a family of musicians, he developed a natural nose for music and became a talented composer.
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nosy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing too much interest in people's lives, especially when it is not one's concern

nieuwsgierig, bemoeizuchtig

nieuwsgierig, bemoeizuchtig

Ex: I told him to stop being nosy and respect my privacy .Ik zei tegen hem dat hij moest ophouden **nieuwsgierig** te zijn en mijn privacy moest respecteren.
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a type of unfriendly behavior that is meant to show that one is better than other people

Ex: Whenever she attends social events, her nose is in the air, making others feel inferior.
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to pay an unreasonably high price for something

Ex: You’ll pay through the nose for any service in this upscale neighborhood.
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to become involved in a situation that in no way concerns one

Ex: We were having a private conversation, but my little brother couldn't resist sticking his nose in and eavesdropping on us.
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used when something is either obvious or within one's field of vision but one does not notice it

Ex: The opportunity to invest in the company was under their noses, but they overlooked it and missed out on significant profits.
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to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: Ryan turn his nose up at any food that contains onions , no matter how delicious it may be .
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to have someone under one's complete domination or control

Ex: The cunning politician had his constituents in the palm of his hand, using his charisma and promises to gain their unwavering support.
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to palm off
[werkwoord]

to dispose of something by giving or selling it to someone else though persuasion or deception

aansmeren, kwijtraken

aansmeren, kwijtraken

Ex: When the office upgraded its computers, they tried to palm the old ones off to the interns.Toen het kantoor zijn computers upgradede, probeerden ze de oude aan de stagiaires **op te dringen**.
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cold shoulder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

koude schouder, onverschilligheid

koude schouder, onverschilligheid

Ex: The manager displayed a cold shoulder towards the employee who had made a mistake .De manager toonde **een koude schouder** naar de werknemer die een fout had gemaakt.
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to rest
[werkwoord]

to be assigned to or depend on a particular person for responsibility or action

rusten, berusten

rusten, berusten

Ex: Ensuring quality control rests with the production team.Het waarborgen van kwaliteitscontrole **rust** bij het productieteam.
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spineless
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking courage or determination

laf, besluiteloos

laf, besluiteloos

Ex: The team 's spineless response led to their failure in the competition .Het **ruggegraatloze** antwoord van het team leidde tot hun mislukking in de competitie.
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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
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to stomach
[werkwoord]

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

verdragen, uitstaan

verdragen, uitstaan

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to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: It's difficult to have a conversation with him because he is always ready to jump down your throat over the slightest disagreement.
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to act in a very clumsy or awkward manner

Ex: Whenever he tried to fix things around the house, he was all thumbs and ended up making more of a mess.
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rule of thumb
[Zinsdeel]

a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

Ex: The team will apply rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture .
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thumbs up
[Zinsdeel]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

Ex: The audience responded with thumbs up when the speaker made a compelling argument , expressing agreement and satisfaction .
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completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
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to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

Ex: He tiptoed around the budget issue at the meeting, trying not to offend anyone with the proposed cuts.
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to toe the line
[Zinsdeel]

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements , but everyone agreed toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony .
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to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

Ex: The two political candidates stood toe-to-toe in the debates , trying to win over voters .
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to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: In situations like these , it 's often better hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively .
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tongue
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language

taal, tong

taal, tong

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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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tongue-tied
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

sprakeloos, verlegen

sprakeloos, verlegen

Ex: He always gets tongue-tied when talking to his crush .Hij is altijd **sprakeloos** wanneer hij met zijn crush praat.
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used to describe a situation in which one barely manages to do something or escape danger

Ex: The hiker had survived the wilderness by the skin of his teeth, managing to find his way back to civilization before running out of food.
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tooth and nail
[Zinsdeel]

with all the resources, determination, and strength that one has

Ex: The political candidates are tooth and nail for every vote in the upcoming election .
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describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .
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to make someone extremely annoyed or enraged

Ex: The screeching of the subway train's brakes set passengers' teeth on edge, causing discomfort and annoyance.
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sweet tooth
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strong appetite for sweet food

zoete tand, voorliefde voor zoetigheid

zoete tand, voorliefde voor zoetigheid

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