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Het Street Talk 1 boek - Les 7

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basket case
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

een zenuwpees, een hopeloos geval

een zenuwpees, een hopeloos geval

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a complete basket case.Ze is zo overweldigd door werk en familiezaken dat ze zich een **hopeloos geval** voelt.
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to belch
[werkwoord]

to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

boeren, een boer laten

boeren, een boer laten

Ex: Excuse me , I need to belch; the carbonated drink caused some gas .Excuseer, ik moet **boeren**; het koolzuurhoudende drankje veroorzaakte wat gas.
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to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

Ex: She bent over backwards to help him.
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to check out
[werkwoord]

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

controleren, onderzoeken

controleren, onderzoeken

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .Het team zal de apparatuur **controleren** om ervoor te zorgen dat deze in werkende staat is.
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to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling 's habit of playing loud music late at night driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep .
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to drop in
[werkwoord]

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

langskomen, even binnenwippen

langskomen, even binnenwippen

Ex: The neighbors often drop in for a chat and share news about the neighborhood .De buren **komen vaak langs** voor een praatje en om nieuws over de buurt te delen.
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to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit , they eat like there 's no tomorrow , and within a few days , theyeaten us out of house and home.
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to fall apart
[werkwoord]

to experience a mental breakdown

uiteenvallen, instorten

uiteenvallen, instorten

Ex: The news of the accident caused her to fall apart, as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation .Het nieuws van het ongeluk deed haar **in elkaar storten**, terwijl ze worstelde om de realiteit van de situatie te accepteren.
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freeloader
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

klaploper, profiteur

klaploper, profiteur

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the family freeloader.Ondanks dat hij niets bijdroeg aan de huishoudelijke uitgaven, slaagde hij er altijd in om als eerste in de rij te staan voor het avondeten, wat hem de titel van familie-**klaploper** opleverde.
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to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project.
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to handle
[werkwoord]

to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner

behandelen, aanpakken

behandelen, aanpakken

Ex: He handled the delicate situation with tact , avoiding further conflict .Hij **hanteerde** de delicate situatie met tact en vermeed verdere conflicten.
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to hit the road
[Zinsdeel]

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation , they fueled up the RV and prepared hit the road for their summer vacation .
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to kick out
[werkwoord]

to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence

eruit gooien, verjagen

eruit gooien, verjagen

Ex: The homeowner had kicked the tenant out before the eviction notice was served.De huiseigenaar had de huurder **eruit gegooid** voordat het ontruimingsbericht was afgeleverd.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .
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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
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to put up
[werkwoord]

to provide housing or accommodation for someone

huisvesten, onderdak bieden

huisvesten, onderdak bieden

Ex: Can you put up our relatives when they come to stay next week ?Kun je onze familieleden **onderdak bieden** wanneer ze volgende week komen logeren?
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to put away
[werkwoord]

to place something where it should be after using it

opruimen, opbergen

opruimen, opbergen

Ex: She put away the groceries as soon as she got home .Ze **ruimde** de boodschappen meteen op toen ze thuiskwam.
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to sleep in
[werkwoord]

to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

uitslapen, langer slapen

uitslapen, langer slapen

Ex: He prefers to sleep in on his days off and recharge for the week ahead.Hij geeft er de voorkeur aan om **uit te slapen** op zijn vrije dagen en op te laden voor de komende week.
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to take off
[werkwoord]

to leave a surface and begin flying

opstijgen, het luchtruim kiezen

opstijgen, het luchtruim kiezen

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .Terwijl de helikopter zich voorbereidde om **op te stijgen**, begonnen de rotorbladen te draaien.
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tube
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

elektronenbuis, vacuumbuis

elektronenbuis, vacuumbuis

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to turn in
[werkwoord]

to get ready for sleep

gaan slapen, zich klaarmaken om te slapen

gaan slapen, zich klaarmaken om te slapen

Ex: The family turned in after a long day of activities .Het gezin **ging slapen** na een lange dag vol activiteiten.
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white lie
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

leugentje om bestwil, witte leugen

leugentje om bestwil, witte leugen

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Ze vertelde haar grootmoeder een **leugentje om bestwil**, alsof ze genoot van de handgemaakte trui die ze als cadeau had gekregen.
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used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

Ex: "I can't believe it's already December."
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bottomless pit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who eats constantly, seemingly without ever getting full, or someone with an insatiable appetite

bodemloze put, onverzadigbare maag

bodemloze put, onverzadigbare maag

Ex: I ’m not a bottomless pit, I just enjoy food when it ’s good .Ik ben geen **bodemloze put**, ik geniet gewoon van eten als het goed is.
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hey
[tussenwerpsel]

used to say hi

Hé, Hallo

Hé, Hallo

Ex: Hey, welcome to the party !**Hé**, welkom op het feest!
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to search through the refrigerator, usually late at night or when hungry, often eating snacks or leftovers impulsively

Ex: Did you raid the fridge again ?
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to remain awake very late into the night, often until early morning, usually due to work, entertainment, or insomnia

Ex: Why do stay up all hours of the night when you have work early ?
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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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blue blazes
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express surprise, annoyance, or intensity

Verdomme! Dat had ik niet zien aankomen., Jemig! Dat verwachtte ik niet.

Verdomme! Dat had ik niet zien aankomen., Jemig! Dat verwachtte ik niet.

Ex: Why in the blue blazes did you touch my stuff ?Waarom **in hemelsnaam** heb je mijn spullen aangeraakt?
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beet red
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

rood als een biet, knalrood

rood als een biet, knalrood

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.Ze werd **rood als een biet** toen ze struikelde en haar drankje morste op het feestje.
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red cent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something of no value or significance, often used to express disdain or disregard

rode cent, duit

rode cent, duit

Ex: His loyalty was n’t worth a red cent when he betrayed us .Zijn loyaliteit was geen **rode cent** waard toen hij ons verraadde.
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
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white-knuckle
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement

adembenemend, spannend

adembenemend, spannend

Ex: The stock market crash turned into a white-knuckle experience for investors.De beurscrash veranderde in een **zenuwslopende** ervaring voor beleggers.
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to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

Ex: When the CEO entered the room, you could see the whites of everyone’s eyes as they braced for bad news.
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