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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.
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to black out
[werkwoord]

to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

flauwvallen, het bewustzijn verliezen

flauwvallen, het bewustzijn verliezen

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .Hij voelde zich duizelig en was bijna **buiten bewustzijn** geraakt door de plotselinge temperatuurverandering.
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used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
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to blackball
[werkwoord]

vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

tegenstemmen, weigeren goed te keuren

tegenstemmen, weigeren goed te keuren

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to blacklist
[werkwoord]

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

op de zwarte lijst zetten, blacklisten

op de zwarte lijst zetten, blacklisten

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .De regering heeft de luchtvaartmaatschappij vanwege veiligheidsproblemen **op de zwarte lijst gezet**.
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in the black
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
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blue
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

feeling sad or melancholic

verdrietig,  melancholiek

verdrietig, melancholiek

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .Na de ruzie bleef hij achter met een **blauw** gevoel dat de hele dag bleef hangen.
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bluegrass
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass, bluegrassmuziek

bluegrass, bluegrassmuziek

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blues
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

de blues, neerslachtigheid

de blues, neerslachtigheid

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Een geval van maandag**blues** maakte het moeilijk om uit bed te komen.
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out of the blue
[Zinsdeel]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
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to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.
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used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

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gray area
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

grijze zone, onduidelijk gebied

grijze zone, onduidelijk gebied

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .De grenzen van privacy in het digitale tijdperk bestaan vaak in een **grijs gebied**, wat belangrijke vragen oproept over persoonlijke gegevens en toezicht.
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gray matter
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

grijze stof, verstand

grijze stof, verstand

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.De creatieve ideeën van het team tonen hun uitzonderlijke **grijze stof**.
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green
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

onervaren, naïef

onervaren, naïef

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Haar **groene** perspectief op relaties kwam naar voren in haar onrealistische verwachtingen.
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(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
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green thumb
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

groene vingers, talent voor tuinieren

groene vingers, talent voor tuinieren

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.Ze heeft altijd **groene vingers** gehad. Haar kamerplanten gedijen, zelfs in de wintermaanden.
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green with envy
[Zinsdeel]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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greenback
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

groenbiljet, bankbiljet

groenbiljet, bankbiljet

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used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .
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(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
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pinko
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

roze, gematigde linkse

roze, gematigde linkse

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .De documentaire onderzocht de geschiedenis van politieke termen, inclusief hoe "**pinko**" gematigd linkse posities ging vertegenwoordigen tijdens de Koude Oorlog.
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pinky
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the little finger of one's hand

pink, kleine vinger

pink, kleine vinger

Ex: Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .Blessures aan de **pink**, zoals breuken of ontwrichtingen, kunnen pijn en beperkte mobiliteit veroorzaken, wat de handvaardigheid en handfunctie beïnvloedt.
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tickled pink
[Zinsdeel]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
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purple heart
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

paars hart, medaille van het paarse hart

paars hart, medaille van het paarse hart

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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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in the red
[Zinsdeel]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
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to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
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red
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

rooie, communist

rooie, communist

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .Het document beschreef in detail de activiteiten van verschillende **roden** die betrokken waren bij politiek activisme.
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red cent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an amount of money that is extremely small

een cent, een duit

een cent, een duit

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .Het oude huis was in zijn huidige staat geen **rode cent** waard en had aanzienlijke renovaties nodig.
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red-faced
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

rood van schaamte, rood aangelopen

rood van schaamte, rood aangelopen

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .De plotselinge kritiek liet hem **met een rood hoofd** en in verwarring achter, niet in staat om direct te reageren.
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red-hot
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

vurig, hartstochtelijk

vurig, hartstochtelijk

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red tape
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

bureaucratie, papierwinkel

bureaucratie, papierwinkel

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Ze moesten door veel **bureaucratie** navigeren om hun visum goedgekeurd te krijgen.
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red-letter day
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

gedenkwaardige dag, dag van glorie

gedenkwaardige dag, dag van glorie

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .Gedurende die periode voelde elke dag als een **gedenkwaardige dag** terwijl ze aanzienlijke vooruitgang boekten naar hun doelen toe.
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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 treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
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to see red
[Zinsdeel]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .
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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-bread
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

van de blanke middenklasse, burgerlijk

van de blanke middenklasse, burgerlijk

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white elephant
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

witte olifant, kostbare last

witte olifant, kostbare last

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Het nieuwe softwaresysteem bleek, ondanks zijn veelbelovende functies, een **witte olifant** voor het bedrijf vanwege constante storingen en compatibiliteitsproblemen.
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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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yellow
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking in courage

laf, bang

laf, bang

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .Het **gele** personage in de film was altijd de eerste die terugdeinsde voor confrontaties.
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