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animal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

dierlijk, animalistisch

dierlijk, animalistisch

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to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

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antsy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

Ex: He antsy as the interview time approached , pacing around the room .
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to go ape
[Zinsdeel]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

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to go apeshit
[Zinsdeel]

to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

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ass
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a pompous fool

stokpaard, domkop

stokpaard, domkop

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jackass
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

domkop, idioot

domkop, idioot

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an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

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batty
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

gek, maanzinnig

gek, maanzinnig

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used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

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extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex: She 's busy as a beaver lately , juggling her job , her family , and her volunteer work .
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eager beaver
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

werkbijter, enthousiaste werker

werkbijter, enthousiaste werker

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something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

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extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

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to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

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a little bird
[Zinsdeel]

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

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bird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young female adult

meisje, jonge vrouw

meisje, jonge vrouw

Ex: The lads went out to chat up birds at the pub .
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used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .
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early bird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

vroegjemens, morgenmens

vroegjemens, morgenmens

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to have a very little desire to eat

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for the birds
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

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to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

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jailbird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

gevangene, criminal

gevangene, criminal

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

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buck
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

one dollar

dollar, een dollar

dollar, een dollar

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to buck up
[werkwoord]

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

opbeuren, aanmoedigen

opbeuren, aanmoedigen

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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

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bug
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

bug, virusinfectie

bug, virusinfectie

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to bug
[werkwoord]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

docken, zeuren

docken, zeuren

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to work out
[werkwoord]

to find a solution to a problem

uitwerken, oplossen

uitwerken, oplossen

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bullshit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

onzin, bullshit

onzin, bullshit

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bullheaded
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

obstinate and stupid

koppig, stom

koppig, stom

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cock-and-bull story
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

flauwekulverhaal, onzinverhaal

flauwekulverhaal, onzinverhaal

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to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

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dumb bunny
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

domme konijn, suffe konijn

domme konijn, suffe konijn

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to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

Ex: had butterflies in our stomachs before the big exam , but we were relieved when it was finally over .
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one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

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to catnap
[werkwoord]

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

even slapen, dutten

even slapen, dutten

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copycat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

na-aper, nabootser

na-aper, nabootser

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used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

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to rain really hard

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to look very disorganized and untidy

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

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to chicken out
[werkwoord]

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

afhaken, terugdeinzen

afhaken, terugdeinzen

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chickenshit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is weak and lacks courage

watje, lafhart

watje, lafhart

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like chickenshit and ran away .
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to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

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used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

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difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

Ex: Mary a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience , but she practices diligently to overcome it .
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to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: While I was studying , their continuous distractions getting my goat.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

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scapegoat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

zondebok, scapegoat

zondebok, scapegoat

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to goose
[werkwoord]

pinch in the buttocks

knijpen, tuiten

knijpen, tuiten

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hog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

varkens, hebzuchtige persoon

varkens, hebzuchtige persoon

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in hog heaven
[Zinsdeel]

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

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to hog
[werkwoord]

take greedily; take more than one's share

hamsteren, zich overschieten

hamsteren, zich overschieten

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hogwash
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an absurd idea or discussion

onzin, flauwekul

onzin, flauwekul

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hoggish
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resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy

varkensachtig, greedy

varkensachtig, greedy

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road hog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

wegenvark, wegpiraat

wegenvark, wegpiraat

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to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

Ex: The team had already decided to change their strategy , but the coach kept talking about the old approach - it was beating a dead horse.
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charley-horse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

spierkramp, kramp

spierkramp, kramp

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(of information) from an accurate or valid source

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to horse around
[werkwoord]

indulge in horseplay

botsen, horspelen

botsen, horspelen

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used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

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spring chicken
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young individual with little or no experience

jonge vogel, groentje

jonge vogel, groentje

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clam
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

dollarbiljet, één-dollarbiljet

dollarbiljet, één-dollarbiljet

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to clam up
[werkwoord]

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

slikken, het zwijgen opleggen

slikken, het zwijgen opleggen

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .
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holy cow
[tussenwerpsel]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Heiligemelk! Hoe heb je dat zere oog gekregen?, Heilige koe! Hoe heb je dat zwarte oog gekregen?

Heiligemelk! Hoe heb je dat zere oog gekregen?, Heilige koe! Hoe heb je dat zwarte oog gekregen?

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used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

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dog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

slet, trien

slet, trien

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dog do
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

fecal droppings from a dog

hondenpoep, hondenstront

hondenpoep, hondenstront

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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 in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

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dog-tired
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

doodmoe, uitgeput

doodmoe, uitgeput

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dog eat dog
[Zinsdeel]

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

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hound
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is morally reprehensible

hond, schoft

hond, schoft

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used to say that one's feet are in pain

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to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

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used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

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top dog
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a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

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dead duck
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

dode eend, lost cause

dode eend, lost cause

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sitting duck
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

gemakkelijke prooi, doelwit

gemakkelijke prooi, doelwit

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used to describe someone who is totally bald

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eagle eye
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

arendsoog, scherp oog

arendsoog, scherp oog

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to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

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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, overbodig bezit

witte olifant, overbodig bezit

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fishy
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suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

verdacht, dubieus

verdacht, dubieus

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to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

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an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

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fox
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

mooi meisje, aantrekkelijke vrouw

mooi meisje, aantrekkelijke vrouw

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foxy
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(of a woman) sexually appealing

verleidelijk, sexy

verleidelijk, sexy

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horseshit
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a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

onzin, waardeloze praat

onzin, waardeloze praat

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***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

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high horse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

de hoge paardenrug, de zelfingenomen houding

de hoge paardenrug, de zelfingenomen houding

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used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

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in two shakes
[Zinsdeel]

soon or in a quick manner

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to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

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grease monkey
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

monteur, garagehouder

monteur, garagehouder

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to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

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