Het Street Talk 1 boek - Een Dichterbij Kijk: Les 8

animal [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

dierlijk

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

antsy [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

zenuwachtig

Ex: He grew antsy as the interview time approached , pacing around the room .

to [go] ape [Zinsdeel]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: After weeks of anticipation , she finally received her long-awaited promotion and went ape , celebrating with a dance of sheer delight .

to [go] apeshit [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: My boss went apeshit when he found out about the mistake I made on the project , shouting and slamming his fist on the table .

ass [zelfstandig naamwoord]

eikel

jackass [zelfstandig naamwoord]

ezel

bats in the belfry [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

batty [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

gek

Ex: He 's a bit batty , but harmless .

Hij is een beetje gek, maar onschadelijk.

(as|) blind as a bat [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: The room was dark , and he was as blind as a bat trying to find the light switch .

(as|) busy as a beaver [Zinsdeel]

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex:

eager beaver [zelfstandig naamwoord]

harde werker

Ex: John is an eager beaver when it comes to academics .

John is een harde werker als het op academische zaken aankomt. Hij steekt altijd zijn vinger op in de klas, neemt deel aan buitenschoolse activiteiten en behaalt consequent de hoogste cijfers.

bee in {one's} bonnet [Zinsdeel]

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: She has had a bee in her bonnet about organizing her closet , spending hours researching methods and buying storage solutions .

(as|) busy as a bee [Zinsdeel]

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

Ex:

to [mind] {one's} own beeswax [Zinsdeel]

to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: The manager overheard office gossip and reminded the employees to mind their own beeswax and stay focused on their tasks .

a little bird [Zinsdeel]

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: A little bird told me you have a secret admirer .

bird [zelfstandig naamwoord]

vogel

Ex: His mates were teasing him about the bird he ’s been dating .

Zijn vrienden plaagden hem over het meisje waar hij mee aan het daten was.

birds of a feather flock together [Zin]

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: The team worked well because birds of a feather flock together and they all had the same goals .

early bird [zelfstandig naamwoord]

vroege vogel

Ex: As an early bird , he enjoys the quiet and peaceful mornings for his daily meditation .

Als een vroege vogel geniet hij van de stille en vredige ochtenden voor zijn dagelijkse meditatie.

to [eat] like a bird [Zinsdeel]

to have a very little desire to eat

Ex:

for the birds [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

to [give] {sb} the bird [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Instead of arguing with his neighbor , he simply gave him the bird and walked away to avoid further confrontation .

jailbird [zelfstandig naamwoord]

recidivist

(the|) early bird (catches|gets) the worm [Zin]

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

Ex: The early bird catches the worm , which is why he always gets the best opportunities .

buck [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een dollar

Ex: She only had ten bucks left in her wallet after paying for groceries .

Ze had nog maar tien dollar over in haar portemonnee na het betalen van boodschappen.

to buck up [werkwoord]

opbeuren

Ex: His positive attitude always manages to buck up the entire group .

Zijn positieve houding weet altijd de hele groep op te beuren.

(as|) snug as a bug in a rug [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: The baby drifted off to sleep , swaddled in a soft blanket , looking as snug as a bug in a rug .

bug [zelfstandig naamwoord]

a tiny living organism that can cause disease

Ex: The doctor explained how the bug spreads .

to bug [werkwoord]

lastigvallen

Ex: The persistent telemarketer would n't stop bugging the homeowner with sales pitches .

De aanhoudende telemarketeerder bleef de huiseigenaar lastigvallen met verkooppraatjes.

to work out [werkwoord]

oplossen

Ex: Can you work out a plan for improving employee satisfaction ?

Kunt u een plan opstellen om de tevredenheid van werknemers te verbeteren?

bullshit [zelfstandig naamwoord]

onzin

bullheaded [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

koppig

cock-and-bull story [zelfstandig naamwoord]

onzinverhaal

Ex:

Het alibi van de verdachte werd door de jury gezien als een broodjeaapverhaal, wat leidde tot zijn veroordeling.

to [take] the bull by the horns [Zinsdeel]

to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

Ex: They decided to take the bull by the horns and negotiate better terms for the contract .

dumb bunny [zelfstandig naamwoord]

domme konijn

Ex:

Ik kan niet geloven dat ze in die voor de hand liggende grap is getrapt. Soms is ze echt een dom konijn.

to [have|get] butterflies in {one's} [stomach] [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

the straw that [break] the (camel's|donkey's) back [Zinsdeel]

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex:

to catnap [werkwoord]

een dutje doen

Ex: He catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .

Hij deed een dutje voor een paar minuten voor de belangrijke vergadering.

copycat [zelfstandig naamwoord]

na-aper

Ex: The marketing team was frustrated with the competitor 's copycat advertising campaign , which mirrored their successful strategy .

Het marketingteam was gefrustreerd door de kopieer-reclamecampagne van de concurrent, die hun succesvolle strategie weerspiegelde.

curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back [Zin]

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

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains. They faced many challenges, but eventually made it to the other side. Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.

to [rain] cats and dogs [Zinsdeel]

to rain really hard

Ex: It rained cats and dogs , and the streets were flooded .

to [look|feel] like something the cat [bring|drag] in [Zinsdeel]

to look very disorganized and untidy

Ex: Yesterday , she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying , mentally drained and sleep-deprived .

cat got your tongue [Zin]

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

Ex: Why are you so quiet? Has the cat got your tongue?

to chicken out [werkwoord]

afhaken

Ex:

We kunnen het ons niet veroorloven om angstig te worden voor deze kans.

chickenshit [zelfstandig naamwoord]

lafaard

Ex: Only a chickenshit would back down from a challenge like that .

Alleen een lafaard zou terugdeinzen voor zo'n uitdaging.

to {not} [count] {one's} chickens [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Be careful when dealing with him ; he 's as cunning as a fox and can trick you into making a bad deal .

a frog in {one's} throat [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: John had a frog in his throat during the presentation , but he managed to clear it and deliver a flawless speech .

to [get] {one's} goat [Zinsdeel]

to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: The thought of dealing with his incompetence in the upcoming project is going to get my goat .

to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [Zinsdeel]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: She handles her young daughter with kid gloves to avoid upsetting her .

scapegoat [zelfstandig naamwoord]

zondebok

to goose [werkwoord]

billen knijpen

hog [zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is excessively greedy or selfish

Ex:

in hog heaven [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Surrounded by shelves of rare books , the bibliophile was in hog heaven , happily lost in a world of literature .

to hog [werkwoord]

to take or use something selfishly or greedily

Ex:

hogwash [zelfstandig naamwoord]

onzin

hoggish [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

gulzig

Ex: She found his hoggish behavior at the buffet embarrassing .

Ze vond zijn gulzige gedrag bij het buffet gênant.

road hog [zelfstandig naamwoord]

egoïstische bestuurder

Ex: The road hog ignored traffic signals and drove recklessly .

De wegpiraat negeerde verkeerslichten en reed roekeloos.

to [beat] a dead horse [Zinsdeel]

to waste energy on a lost cause

Ex: Asking for another refund now is like beating a dead horse ; the policy wo n't change .

charley-horse [zelfstandig naamwoord]

spierkramp

(straight|) from the horse's mouth [Zinsdeel]

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: I got the inside scoop from the CEO himself – it 's from the horse 's mouth .

to horse around [werkwoord]

stoeien

like a chicken with its head cut off [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex:

spring chicken [zelfstandig naamwoord]

groentje

Ex: Michael had been a spring chicken in the realm of coding until he attended coding boot camp .

Michael was een lente kip in het rijk van coderen totdat hij een coding bootcamp bijwoonde.

clam [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een dollarbiljet

to clam up [werkwoord]

dichtklappen

Ex: When discussing her personal life , Sarah tends to clam up and change the subject .

Wanneer haar persoonlijke leven ter sprake komt, heeft Sarah de neiging om dicht te klappen en van onderwerp te veranderen.

holy cow [tussenwerpsel]

Heilige koe!

Ex: When they announced the prize , I was like , ' Holy cow , I ca n't believe I won .

Toen ze de prijs aankondigden, was ik zo van, 'Heilige koe, ik kan niet geloven dat ik gewonnen heb.'

(till|until) the cows come home [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: They will talk about their favorite TV show till the cows come home if you let them .

dog [zelfstandig naamwoord]

teef

dog do [zelfstandig naamwoord]

hondenpoep

dog-eared [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

met omgevouwen hoeken

Ex: The dog-eared cookbook revealed the recipes she loved the most .

Het afgelezen kookboek onthulde de recepten waar ze het meest van hield.

to [be] in the doghouse [Zinsdeel]

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

dog-tired [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

hondsmoe

Ex: By the end of the hike , they were dog-tired and ready for a long rest .

Aan het einde van de wandeling waren ze uitgeput en klaar voor een lange rust.

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

Ex: During the war , it was a dog eat dog situation - everyone was fighting for their own survival .

hound [zelfstandig naamwoord]

schurk

{one's} dogs [are] barking [Zin]

used to say that one's feet are in pain

Ex: After walking all day in uncomfortable shoes, Jane exclaimed, "My dogs are barking!" as she massaged her sore feet.

to [put] on the dog [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

(as|) sick as a [dog|horse] [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

Ex:

top dog [zelfstandig naamwoord]

baas

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .

Ze waren jarenlang de baas in de industrie, maar verloren hun positie na een reeks schandalen.

dead duck [zelfstandig naamwoord]

dode eend

Ex: The actor 's last few movies have bombed at the box office , and now he 's a dead duck in Hollywood .

De laatste paar films van de acteur zijn geflopt aan de kassa, en nu is hij een dode eend in Hollywood.

sitting duck [zelfstandig naamwoord]

gemakkelijk doelwit

Ex: During the storm , the small fishing boat became a sitting duck , unable to navigate the rough waters .

Tijdens de storm werd het kleine vissersbootje een makkelijke prooi, niet in staat om de ruwe wateren te navigeren.

(as|) bald as an eagle [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who is totally bald

Ex: John's been shaving his head for years. He's as bald as an eagle.

eagle eye [zelfstandig naamwoord]

adleroog

Ex: He has an eagle eye for finding hidden gems in thrift stores .

Hij heeft een adelaarsoog voor het vinden van verborgen juwelen in tweedehandswinkels.

to [have] a memory like an elephant [Zinsdeel]

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

Ex: The teacher had a memory like an elephant , and she could remember the names of all her students , even those she had only had for a few weeks .

white elephant [zelfstandig naamwoord]

witte olifant

Ex: That abandoned stadium is a white elephant — millions spent , and no one uses it .

Dat verlaten stadion is een witte olifant—miljoenen uitgegeven, en niemand gebruikt het.

fishy [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

verdacht

Ex: They dismissed the fishy explanation as mere excuses .

Ze verwierpen de verdachte uitleg als louter excuses.

to [make|cast] sheep's eyes at {sb} [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: David couldn't help but make sheep's eyes at Emily during the romantic candlelit dinner.

a different kettle of fish [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

fox [zelfstandig naamwoord]

vos

Ex: He called her a fox after their first date .

Hij noemde haar een vos na hun eerste date.

foxy [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

sexy

Ex: With her foxy looks and confident demeanor , she easily became the center of attraction at the club .

Met haar verleidelijke uiterlijk en zelfverzekerde houding werd ze gemakkelijk het middelpunt van de aandacht in de club.

horseshit [zelfstandig naamwoord]

onzin

hung like a horse [Zinsdeel]

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

high horse [zelfstandig naamwoord]

hoog paard

Ex: . If she’d get down off her high horse for a moment, she might realize there’s more than one point of view here.

. Als ze even van haar hoge paard af zou stappen, zou ze zich kunnen realiseren dat er meer dan één standpunt is.

(as|) gentle as a lamb [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Despite his size , he is as gentle as a lamb when playing with children .

in two shakes [Zinsdeel]

soon or in a quick manner

Ex: They finish their tasks in two shakes of a lamb 's tail , ensuring efficient productivity .

to [make] a mountain out of (a|) molehill [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex:

grease monkey [zelfstandig naamwoord]

monteur

Ex: They hired a skilled grease monkey to restore the classic car .

Ze huurden een bekwame monteur in om de klassieke auto te restaureren.

to [make] a monkey (out|) of {sb} [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Do n't let him make a monkey out of you with his tricks and pranks .

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