to concentrate closely on a particular matter
zich concentreren op, richten op
since the earliest stage or point in time
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to examine a thing or person very quickly
even snel bekijken, vluchtig nakijken
a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well
braaf meisje, braaf, voorbeeldig
nearly identical, especially in looks or behavior
a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods
een stevig verhoor, aan de tand voelen
used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other
het komt op hetzelfde neer, het maakt geen verschil
in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others
in een lastige positie, op achterstand
tremendously excited about something
in de zevende hemel, op wolkjes lopen
dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way
op zijn allerbest, opgedoft
***a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions
dilemma, uitzichtloze situatie
used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat
haastige aftocht, snel de benen nemen
a short, light nap or brief sleep taken to rest and regain energy
een kort dutje, een klein slaapje
used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim
nooit van z'n leven, in geen geval
