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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
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boo hoo
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

boe hoe, joe joe

boe hoe, joe joe

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes.**Boe hoe**, ik moet mijn huiswerk maken, kreunde hij terwijl hij met zijn ogen rolde.
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something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "The air conditioning broke on the hottest day of the year.
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by any means that is necessary

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.
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to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Starting a fight with the biggest guy in the bar is like saying 're cruising for a bruising; it wo n't end well .
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used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks.
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double trouble
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

dubbel probleem, dubbele moeilijkheid

dubbel probleem, dubbele moeilijkheid

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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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fair and square
[Zinsdeel]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.
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fender-bender
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

klein ongeluk, botsing

klein ongeluk, botsing

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.De politieagent nam een snel rapport op voor de **kleine aanrijding**.
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fuddy-duddy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

ouderwetse persoon, conservatief

ouderwetse persoon, conservatief

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geez louise
[tussenwerpsel]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

jeez mina, gossie

jeez mina, gossie

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Jemig**, dat was een gekke achtbaanrit!
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to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: Even though the schedule changed, I’m fine with it.
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holy moly
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

heilige poep, gossie

heilige poep, gossie

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**Heilige moly**, die achtbaan was veel spannender dan ik had verwacht!
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hot to trot
[Zinsdeel]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: Jake couldn't keep his eyes off Lisa at the party.
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hotshot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

kampioen, talent

kampioen, talent

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humdrum
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

lacking excitement or variety

eentonig, saai

eentonig, saai

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.Het **saaie** plot van de roman slaagde er niet in de interesse van de lezer te wekken, wat resulteerde in een matige ontvangst.
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a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: After living in the suburbs , hustle and bustle of downtown was a big adjustment for him .
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used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
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itsy-bitsy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

klein, piepklein

klein, piepklein

Ex: They decorated the room with itsy-bitsy paper lanterns for the party .Ze versierden de kamer met **piepkleine** papieren lantaarns voor het feest.
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jeepers creepers
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express astonishment or sometimes mild frustration, often in a playful or exaggerated way

Jeetje, Gossie

Jeetje, Gossie

Ex: Jeepers creepers , look at the size of that storm cloud !**Jeepers creepers**, kijk naar de grootte van die onweerswolk!
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jet set
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

de jet set, de reislustige high society

de jet set, de reislustige high society

Ex: The island attracts the jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .Het eiland trekt de **jet set** aan met zijn luxe villa's en privéstranden.
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Joe Schmoe
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Jan Modaal, Piet Jansen

Jan Modaal, Piet Jansen

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .Ik kan niet geloven dat **Jan Modaal** dat probleem heeft kunnen oplossen, het is meestal zo'n uitdaging.
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local yokel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

boerenpummel, plattelander

boerenpummel, plattelander

Ex: He may be a local yokel, but he ’s got a heart of gold .Hij mag dan een **lokale boerenpummel** zijn, maar hij heeft een hart van goud.
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used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships, so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched.
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lovey-dovey
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

overdreven romantisch, plakkerig

overdreven romantisch, plakkerig

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild, single girls.Al mijn vrienden waren ofwel **zoetsappige** stellen of wilde, alleenstaande meisjes.
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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
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to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Ex: Leadership decisions make or break an organization .
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hanky panky
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

bedrog, oplichting

bedrog, oplichting

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heebie-jeebies
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

extreme nervousness

extreme zenuwachtigheid, de kriebels

extreme zenuwachtigheid, de kriebels

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hell's bells
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

verdorie, godverdomme

verdorie, godverdomme

Ex: You lost your wallet again?Ben je je portemonnee weer kwijt? **Verdomme**, je moet voorzichtiger zijn.
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helter-skelter
[bijwoord]

haphazardly

willekeurig, ongeordend

willekeurig, ongeordend

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hocus-pocus
[tussenwerpsel]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

abracadabra, hocus pocus

abracadabra, hocus pocus

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus!En nu, voor mijn laatste act van de avond, **hocus-pocus**! De lege doos is nu gevuld met een zwerm vlinders!
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hodgepodge
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

allegaartje, mengelmoes

allegaartje, mengelmoes

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hoity-toity
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

affectedly genteel

aanstellerig, gemaakt

aanstellerig, gemaakt

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okey-dokey
[tussenwerpsel]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

oké, goed

oké, goed

Ex: "Okey-dokey, see you tomorrow!""**Oké**, tot morgen!" riep hij terwijl hij het kantoor verliet voor de dag.
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mean and lean
[Zinsdeel]

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: She runs mean and lean kitchen , with every tool and ingredient serving a purpose .
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mumbo jumbo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

onzin, wartaal

onzin, wartaal

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .De complottheorie was niets meer dan een verzameling van ongegronde beweringen en **onzin**, zonder enig geloofwaardig bewijs.
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namby-pamby
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

zwak, laf

zwak, laf

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the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

Ex: Before signing the contract , make sure you the nitty-gritty of the terms and conditions .
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nitwit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a foolish or clueless person

domkop, idioot

domkop, idioot

Ex: That nitwit tried microwaving a metal spoon — guess how that ended .Die **sukkel** probeerde een metalen lepel in de magnetron te doen — raad eens hoe dat afliep.
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said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex: The project went smoothly, and there was no muss, no fuss in meeting the deadline.
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used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated.
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no way, Jose
[tussenwerpsel]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

geen sprake van,  Jose

geen sprake van, Jose

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Hij zal nooit zo'n kortere weg nemen, **geen sprake van, Jose** !
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out and about
[bijwoord]

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

buiten en actief, op stap

buiten en actief, op stap

Ex: The doctor advised him to rest , but he was already out and about by the afternoon .De dokter adviseerde hem om te rusten, maar hij was 's middags al **buiten en actief**.
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palsy-walsy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

overdreven vertrouwelijk, nepvriendelijk

overdreven vertrouwelijk, nepvriendelijk

Ex: They acted all palsy-walsy during the meeting, but I could tell there was some tension behind it.Ze gedroegen zich **overdreven vriendelijk** tijdens de vergadering, maar ik kon merken dat er enige spanning achter zat.
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party-hearty
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

feestbeest, energieke

feestbeest, energieke

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friendsNa een lange week houdt hij ervan om te ontspannen en **uitbundig te feesten** met zijn vrienden.
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payday
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

betaaldag, loondag

betaaldag, loondag

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plain Jane
[Zinsdeel]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

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pooper scooper
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

poepschep, hondenpoepopruimer

poepschep, hondenpoepopruimer

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .De **poepschep** is erg handig om de tuin schoon te houden.
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roly-poly
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

short and fat

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used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker became animated and forgot to say it, not spray it.
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the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After scarfed and barfed that ice cream , I swore I 'd never do it again !
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales .
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silly Billy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

gekke Henkie, grappenmaker

gekke Henkie, grappenmaker

Ex: Do n't be a silly Billy, you know that 's not how it works !Wees geen **silly Billy**, je weet dat het niet zo werkt!
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super duper
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

super geweldig, hyper leuk

super geweldig, hyper leuk

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation !Je hebt een **super duper** werk gedaan bij de presentatie!
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tee-hee
[tussenwerpsel]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

hi-hi, hè-hè

hi-hi, hè-hè

Ex: Tee-hee!**Tee-hee**! Ik kan niet geloven dat we dat voor elkaar hebben gekregen!
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used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: I do n't care what you sayup your nose with a rubber hose!
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wear and tear
[Zinsdeel]

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.
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used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: They both knew it was just a casual encounter, a wham-bam, thank you ma’am kind of thing.
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used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: What's the plan, Sam?
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to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

Ex: The art of wheeling and dealing involves finding compromises that benefit all parties involved.
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