Het Street Talk 3 boek - Les 5

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to [beat] around the bush [Zinsdeel]

to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

Ex: In a business meeting , it 's essential to address concerns directly without beating around the bush .

to [come] to a head [Zinsdeel]

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: Their long-standing disagreement came to a head when they had a public confrontation .

to [eat] {sb} out of house and home [Zinsdeel]

to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: During the holiday season , my extended family visits , and with their appetites , they eat us out of house and home , leaving the pantry empty .

to get [werkwoord]

ergeren

Ex: It gets me when I have to repeat the same instructions over and over .

Het ergert me wanneer ik dezelfde instructies steeds moet herhalen.

to [go] in one ear and out the other [Zinsdeel]

(of information, advice, etc.) to not be taken seriously and hence immediately forgotten

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in the raw [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to someone who is not covered with any clothing

Ex: After a long day at the beach , Emily and her friends enjoyed a refreshing swim in the ocean , feeling the freedom of being in the raw .

birthday suit [zelfstandig naamwoord]

Adams kostuum

Ex: After the hike , he jumped into the lake wearing nothing but his birthday suit .

Na de wandeling sprong hij in het meer met niets anders aan dan zijn verjaardagspak.

to [keep] {sb} posted [Zinsdeel]

to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

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to [lay] down the law [Zinsdeel]

to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner

Ex: The teacher had to lay down the law in the classroom to maintain order and ensure that students followed the rules .

to [make] {oneself} at home [Zinsdeel]

to make oneself feel relaxed and comfortable without caring for formalities

Ex: Emily visited her cousin 's apartment and made herself at home by unpacking her belongings and getting comfortable in the spare bedroom .

the (last|final) straw [Zinsdeel]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The team had been performing poorly , and the coach 's public criticism of the star player was the final straw that caused him to request a trade .

the straw that [break] the (camel's|donkey's) back [Zinsdeel]

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

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Het Street Talk 3 boek
Les 1	Les 2	Les 3	Les 4
Les 5	Les 6	Les 7	Les 8
Les 9	Les 10	Les 11	Een Dichterbij Kijk: Les 11
Les 12	Een dichtere blik: Les 12	Les 13	Een Dichterbij Kijk: Les 13
Les 14	Een dichtere blik: Les 14	Les 15