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wise owl
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

wijze uil, uil wijze

wijze uil, uil wijze

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.Als het gaat om financiële planning, is John een **wijze uil**. Hij neemt altijd slimme investeringsbeslissingen en geeft waardevol advies aan zijn cliënten.
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night owl
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

nachtbraker, nachtuil

nachtbraker, nachtuil

Ex: The night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .De **nachtuil**-levensstijl maakt vreedzame reflectie mogelijk, en sommige mensen vinden het bevorderlijk voor hun persoonlijke creativiteit en productiviteit.
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mousey
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

verlegen, schuw

verlegen, schuw

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used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .
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monkey wrench
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

Engelse sleutel, verstelbare sleutel

Engelse sleutel, verstelbare sleutel

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describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days .
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to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
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to monkey around
[werkwoord]

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

rondklungelen, gek doen

rondklungelen, gek doen

Ex: Why are you monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?Waarom **ben je aan het klieren** als er werk te doen is?
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used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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in a pig's eye
[tussenwerpsel]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

In je dromen!, In het oog van een varken!

In je dromen!, In het oog van een varken!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .De politicus maakte grandioze beloften, maar **in je dromen**, zullen ze ze allemaal kunnen nakomen.
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pigheaded
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

koppig, hardnekkig

koppig, hardnekkig

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to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
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used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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to pig out
[werkwoord]

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

zich volproppen, eten als een varken

zich volproppen, eten als een varken

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rabbit ears
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

V-antenne, konijnenoren

V-antenne, konijnenoren

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rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

rat, schoft

rat, schoft

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to rat
[werkwoord]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

verklikken, verraden

verklikken, verraden

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.Velen waren bang dat als ze zouden spreken, ze door hun leeftijdsgenoten als **verklikkers** zouden worden bestempeld.
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rat race
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

ratrace, wedloop der ratten

ratrace, wedloop der ratten

Ex: She has been stuck in the rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .Ze zit al jaren vast in de **ratrace**, werkt lange uren en offert haar persoonlijke leven op voor haar carrière.
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to smell a rat
[Zinsdeel]

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.
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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.
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extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was slow as a snail because of the long wait times .
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said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.
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used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
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snake
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

slang, bedrieger

slang, bedrieger

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was a snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .Ze realiseerde zich te laat dat haar zakenpartner een **slang** was, die zich met valse beloften en geheime plannen om haar vertrouwen wikkelde om haar succes te ondermijnen.
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snake eyes
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

slangenogen, twee enen

slangenogen, twee enen

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sheepish
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

verlegen, beschaamd

verlegen, beschaamd

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .De verlegen student gaf een **beschaamd** knikje toen de leraar vroeg of hij hulp nodig had.
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to talk turkey
[Zinsdeel]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .
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turkey
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

domkop, idioot

domkop, idioot

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a whale of time
[Zinsdeel]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.
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to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
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wolf
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

wolf, vrouwenversierder

wolf, vrouwenversierder

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to wolf down
[werkwoord]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

verslinden, schrokken

verslinden, schrokken

Ex: He wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .Hij **schrokte** de hele bord nachos op terwijl hij de wedstrijd keek.
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can of worms
[Zinsdeel]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .
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worm
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

worm, schurk

worm, schurk

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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

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first .
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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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