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of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
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at large
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having escaped, especially from confinement

vrij, ontsnapt

vrij, ontsnapt

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front burner
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a state of high priority where something is dealt with immediately or given the most attention

hoogste prioriteit, voorgrond

hoogste prioriteit, voorgrond

Ex: Her career took the front burner while other plans were set aside .Haar carrière kwam **op de voorgrond** terwijl andere plannen opzij werden gezet.
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to backfire
[werkwoord]

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

terugkaatsen, een tegenovergesteld effect hebben

terugkaatsen, een tegenovergesteld effect hebben

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .De strategie om de verkoop te verhogen door de prijzen te verhogen, **werkte averechts** toen klanten overstapten op goedkopere alternatieven.
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bank job
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a robbery or heist involving a bank, typically involving the illegal act of stealing money or valuables from a bank

bankoverval, bankdiefstal

bankoverval, bankdiefstal

Ex: " After the bank job, they went into hiding for months . "Na de **bankoverval** bleven ze maandenlang ondergedoken.
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behind bars
[bijwoord]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

achter de tralies, in de gevangenis

achter de tralies, in de gevangenis

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Na zijn veroordeling bevond hij zich **achter de tralies**, geconfronteerd met een lange straf.
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capitol hill
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

Capitol Hill, Heuvel van het Capitool

Capitol Hill, Heuvel van het Capitool

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to carry out
[werkwoord]

to execute a decision, order, or directive

uitvoeren, volbrengen

uitvoeren, volbrengen

Ex: In times of emergency , the police force must be ready to carry out orders to maintain public safety .In tijden van nood moet de politie paraat staan om bevelen **uit te voeren** om de openbare veiligheid te handhaven.
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to come forward
[werkwoord]

make oneself visible; take action

naar voren komen, zich melden

naar voren komen, zich melden

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on one's heels
[Zinsdeel]

closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex: He will be on my heels, monitoring my progress and expecting constant updates.
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crackdown
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

onderdrukking, harde maatregel

onderdrukking, harde maatregel

Ex: The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city .De **aanpak** van georganiseerde misdaadbendes resulteerde in een reeks invallen en arrestaties in de hele stad.
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crook
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

crimineel, oplichter

crimineel, oplichter

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cutback
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of reducing the amount of something

vermindering, bezuiniging

vermindering, bezuiniging

Ex: Environmental cutbacks weakened pollution controls .
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to face up to
[werkwoord]

to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

onder ogen zien, confronteren

onder ogen zien, confronteren

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.Als een verantwoordelijke leider is het cruciaal om de uitdagingen **onder ogen te zien** en beslissingen te nemen voor het welzijn van het team.
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heist
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

overval, diefstal

overval, diefstal

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to hinge on
[werkwoord]

(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

afhangen van, draaien om

afhangen van, draaien om

Ex: The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .Het succes van het evenement **zal afhangen** van het weer dat meewerkt voor de buitenactiviteiten.
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at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.
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to jump-start
[werkwoord]

start or re-start vigorously

herstarten, krachtig starten

herstarten, krachtig starten

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to knock off
[werkwoord]

to take something illegally without permission

stelen, jatten

stelen, jatten

Ex: The art heist crew knocked off the museum , stealing priceless paintings .De kunstroofbende heeft het museum **beroofd**, waarbij onschatbare schilderijen werden gestolen.
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to lie in wait
[Zinsdeel]

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .
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to nab
[werkwoord]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

pakken, arresteren

pakken, arresteren

Ex: The undercover operation was designed to nab members of the organized crime syndicate .De undercoveroperatie was ontworpen om leden van het georganiseerde misdaadsyndicaat te **pakken**.
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on shaky ground
[Zinsdeel]

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.
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on the floor
[Zinsdeel]

used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: The issue of employee benefits will on the floor during the meeting tomorrow .
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the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.
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private eye
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

privédetective, particulier onderzoeker

privédetective, particulier onderzoeker

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to shoot down
[werkwoord]

to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

afbranden, hard bekritiseren

afbranden, hard bekritiseren

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried to shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .Tijdens het debat probeerden tegenstanders het standpunt van de kandidaat over economisch beleid **onderuit te halen**.
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to get around
[werkwoord]

to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle

een oplossing vinden, omzeilen

een oplossing vinden, omzeilen

Ex: He got around the issue by suggesting a different approach .Hij **omzeilde** het probleem door een andere aanpak voor te stellen.
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underway
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

currently happening

aan de gang, in uitvoering

aan de gang, in uitvoering

Ex: The preparations for the event are underway, with organizers setting up booths and decorations .De voorbereidingen voor het evenement zijn **aan de gang**, met organisatoren die stands en decoraties opzetten.
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