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used to describe something or someone disappearing completely, often unexpectedly or without a trace, as if vanishing from existence

Ex: The rare species has been wiped off the face of the earth due to deforestation.
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to break
[werkwoord]

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

mededelen, onthullen

mededelen, onthullen

Ex: She had to break the difficult news of their pet's passing to her children.Ze moest haar kinderen het trieste nieuws van het overlijden van hun huisdier **vertellen**.
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to check up on
[werkwoord]

to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

controleren, toezien op

controleren, toezien op

Ex: She routinely checks up on the quality of the products .Ze **controleert** routinematig de kwaliteit van de producten.
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to come clean
[Zinsdeel]

to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

Ex: In the therapy session, she came clean about her struggles with addiction, seeking guidance and support in her journey to recovery.
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to come to
[werkwoord]

to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep

bij bewustzijn komen, wakker worden

bij bewustzijn komen, wakker worden

Ex: He was in a deep sleep but suddenly came to when he heard a loud noise .Hij was in een diepe slaap maar kwam plotseling **bij bewustzijn** toen hij een hard geluid hoorde.
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extremely unwell or tired

Ex: When he came down with the flu, Mark appeared at the meeting like death warmed over, with dark circles under his eyes and a pale complexion.
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double whammy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation in which one gets affected by two unpleasant or unfortunate events that happen at once

dubbele klap, dubbel ongeluk

dubbele klap, dubbel ongeluk

Ex: They have been hit with a double whammy of a natural disaster and an economic recession .Ze zijn getroffen door een **dubbele klap** van een natuurramp en een economische recessie.
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to drag on
[werkwoord]

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

voortduren, zich voortslepen

voortduren, zich voortslepen

Ex: The winter months can feel like they drag on when waiting for the arrival of warmer weather .De wintermaanden kunnen aanvoelen alsof ze **voortduren** wanneer je wacht op de komst van warmer weer.
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fling
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a brief, casual, or uncommitted romantic or sexual relationship, often without long-term intentions or emotional attachment

een affaire, een vluchtige romance

een affaire, een vluchtige romance

Ex: She had a fling in her early twenties , but it did n’t lead to anything serious .Ze had een **affaire** in haar vroege twintiger jaren, maar het leidde tot niets serieus.
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to get over
[werkwoord]

to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

overkomen, verder gaan

overkomen, verder gaan

Ex: The breakup was painful , but eventually , she managed to get over him and thrive on her own .De breuk was pijnlijk, maar uiteindelijk slaagde ze erin hem **te boven te komen** en op eigen kracht te gedijen.
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to directly tell a person a fact, usually one that is unpleasant

Ex: The teacher gave it to the students straight, providing constructive criticism and highlighting areas for improvement in their work.
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hello there
[tussenwerpsel]

used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner

Hallo daar, Hallo jij

Hallo daar, Hallo jij

Ex: Hi there , nice weather we 're having , is n't it ?**Hallo daar**, mooi weer dat we hebben, toch?
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to get hitched
[Zinsdeel]

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

Ex: Despite their families ' objections , they followed their hearts got hitched in a small , intimate ceremony at a local courthouse .
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in full swing
[Zinsdeel]

at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

Ex: The party in full swing, and everyone is dancing and having a great time .
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used when something is done very soon or very fast

Ex: The kids devoured their snacks and finished their in no time at all after school .
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to knock up
[werkwoord]

to cause a woman to become pregnant

zwanger maken, bevruchten

zwanger maken, bevruchten

Ex: He knocked his ex-girlfriend up and now has to pay child support.Hij heeft zijn ex-vriendin **zwanger gemaakt** en moet nu kinderalimentatie betalen.
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to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

Ex: The surprise visit from her family during a difficult lifted her spirits and reminded her of the love and support she had .
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to prevent the occurrence or continuation of an activity

Ex: The patient 's family had to make the painful decision pull the plug on life support after consulting with medical professionals .
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soap
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of television drama that focuses on the lives, relationships, and struggles of its characters, often with ongoing storylines

soap, televisiedrama

soap, televisiedrama

Ex: The soap’s plot is filled with romance and family drama .Het plot van de **soap** zit vol met romantiek en familiedrama.
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to stop by
[werkwoord]

to visit or make a brief stay at a place or with someone

langskomen, bezoeken

langskomen, bezoeken

Ex: If you 're in the neighborhood , do n't hesitate to stop by for a chat .Als je in de buurt bent, aarzel dan niet om **langs te komen** voor een praatje.
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to take it easy
[Zinsdeel]

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She ’s taking it easy this weekend , catching up on sleep .
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something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

Ex: The successful recovery of their stolen car was a load off their minds, and they could finally relax and enjoy their vacation.
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ticker
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

hart, ticker

hart, ticker

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touch and go
[Zinsdeel]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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tough cookie
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

een taaie cookie, een sterk en vastberaden persoon

een taaie cookie, een sterk en vastberaden persoon

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up.Hij doorliep een rigoureuze training en gaf nooit op. Hij is een **taaie rakker** op het basketbalveld.
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upshot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the final outcome of a series of actions, events, or discussions

het eindresultaat, de uitkomst

het eindresultaat, de uitkomst

Ex: The upshot of the debate was a new policy being implemented .Het **resultaat** van het debat was de implementatie van een nieuw beleid.
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yoo-hoo
[tussenwerpsel]

used to gain someone's attention, especially when they are at a distance or not paying attention

Hallo, Hé

Hallo, Hé

Ex: Yoo-hoo!**Yoo-hoo**! Luister je naar me?
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