Samengestelde woorden:
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| not a hint n | (no sign, no indication) | geen spoor vn + nw |
| | There was not a hint of any sugar in that sour pie. |
| not a soul n | (nobody) | geen sterveling vn + nw de |
| | (fig., informeel) | geen kip vn+nw de |
| | It was two o'clock in the morning and not a soul was on the streets. |
| | They got married and not a soul knew until a year later. |
| not a trace n | (no sign, no indication) | geen spoor vn + nw het |
| | Come April, there is not a trace left of the snow. There is not a trace of any sugar in this tea. |
| not give a fig about [sth] v expr | figurative, informal (not care, be unconcerned) (figuurlijk, informeel) | koud laten bn + ww |
| | (informeel) | geen moer kunnen schelen frase |
| | | niets uitmaken vnw+ww |
| not have a care v | (not worry about anything) | zich geen zorgen maken frase |
| | He strolls through life as though he does not have a care. |
| a novice at [sth] n | (beginner at [sth]) | beginneling nw de |
| | | nieuweling nw de |
| | | amateur nw de |
| | I'm trying to design an entire website although I'm a novice at HTML. |
| of a kind adj | (of some sort) | of zoiets bw |
| of a kind adj | (similar to one another) | eender bw |
| | The results of this test are of a kind with those of a number of other studies. |
| of a mind to do [sth] adj | (disposed to do [sth]) | geneigd, genegen bn |
| | I'm of a mind to give you a spanking! |
| on a large scale adv | (to a great extent) | op grote schaal bw |
| | Stopping climate change will require action on a large scale. |
| on a leash adv | (attached to a lead) | aan de lijn bw |
| | (Belg.) | aan de leiband bw |
| | All dogs must be kept on a leash when walking on the property. |
on short notice,
at short notice,
on a moment's notice,
at a moment's notice adv | (with little warning) | kort van tevoren bw |
| | Her appointment was cancelled on short notice. |
| | I'm sorry to ask you on such short notice, but I only found out about this yesterday. |
on Wednesday,
on a Wednesday,
on Wednesdays adv | (every Wednesday) | op woensdag vz + nw |
| | | woensdags, 's woensdags bw |
| | I go to yoga class on a Wednesday. |
| once in a lifetime adv | (extremely rarely) | eenmalig, uniek bn |
| | A chance like this only comes along once in a lifetime. |
| once in a while adv | (occasionally) | soms bw |
| | | af en toe bw |
| | I hear from old school friends once in a while. |
| once upon a time adv | (start of a fairy tale) (sprookje) | er was eens, er waren eens frase |
| | Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived an orphan girl with her wicked stepmother. |
| once-in-a-lifetime adj | (opportunity: very rare) | eenmalig, uniek bn |
| | The brothers thought the trip around the world was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. |
give [sb/sth] the once-over,
give [sb/sth] a once-over v expr | informal (inspect quickly) | vluchtige blik, snelle inspectie bn + nw |
| | | kijkje nw het |
| | When I submitted my report to the CEO, he gave it the once-over and then gave me a thumbs up. |
give [sth] the once-over,
give [sth] a once-over v expr | informal (clean [sth] quickly) (informeel) | een doekje over iets heen halen woordgr. |
| | I had just finished giving the living room a once-over when the guests arrived. |
| one in a million n | informal, figurative (person: unique) (inf., figuurlijk) | uit duizenden bw |
| | I love you so much! You are one in a million. |
| one in a million adj | (1 out of 1,000,000) | één op een miljoen frase |
| | Sue suffers from a rare condition that is seen in perhaps one in a million people. |
| one in a thousand adj | (1 out of 1000) | één op duizend frase |
| | One in a thousand births have some sort of birth defect. |
| one-of-a-kind adj | (unique) | uniek bn |
| | | enig in zijn soort uitdr. |
| | This is a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery. |
organize [sth] in a hierarchy,
also UK: organise [sth] in a hierarchy v expr | (rank) | rangschikken overg.ww |
PA,
P.A. n | colloquial, initialism (personal assistant) (persoonlijk assistent) | PA afkorting |
| | Nancy's PA forwarded a call to her cell phone. |
PA,
P.A. n | abbreviation (publicity assistant) | publiciteitsmedewerker nw de |
| | The firm's PA released an article about their charitable donations. |
PA,
p.a. adv | written, initialism (per annum) (Latijn; per annum) | PA afkorting |
| | | jaarlijks bn |
| | Bob earns £78,000 PA. |
| a piece of cake n | figurative ([sth] easy) (figuurlijk) | eitje nw het |
| | (figuurlijk) | fluitje van een cent uitdr. |
| | The spelling test was a piece of cake; I got all the answers right! |
| | De spellingoverhoring was een eitje. Ik had alle antwoorden goed. |
| | Het spellingproefwerk was een fluitje van een cent. Ik had alle antwoorden goed. |
pitapat,
pit-a-pat n | (tapping sound: of rain, etc.) (van regen) | gerikketik, getik nw het, ont. |
| place a value on [sth] v expr | (estimate monetary worth of) (figuurlijk) | een prijskaartje hangen aan overg.uitdr. |
| | We asked an estate agent to place a value on our house. |
| place a value on [sth] v expr | (estimate the worth of) | de waarde schatten woordgr. |
| | You cannot place a value on good health. |
| a plain Jane n | informal (girl: unattractive) | doorsnee meisje, onopvallend meisje bn + nw het |
| | We were all surprised when Ana said she had landed a contract as a model, as she was always such a plain Jane. |
| play a part v expr | (act) (film, theater) | een rol spelen onoverg. uitdr. |
| | I'd like to play a part in the school musical, so I'm going to audition. |
| play a part in [sth] v expr | (participate) | deelnemen aan, meedoen aan ww + vz |
| | (figuurlijk) | een rol spelen onoverg. uitdr. |
| | This was a real community effort, nearly everyone here played a part in creating the newsletter. |
| play a part in [sth] v expr | (be partly responsible) | deels verantwoordelijk zijn onoverg. uitdr. |
| | (figuurlijk) | een rol spelen onoverg. uitdr. |
| | Oliver's tendency to trust people too easily played a part in his downfall. |
| pose a question v expr | (ask [sth], make an enquiry) | een vraag stellen nw de + ww |
| | One of the reporters posed a question about the Prime Minister's reaction to recent events in Spain. |
| pose a question v | (raise an issue) | een vraag aan de orde stellen frase |
| pretty as a picture adj | (girl: sweetly attractive) | beeldschoon bn |
| | (informeel) | plaatje nw het |
| | Sophie looks as pretty as a picture in her new dress. |
| Pride comes before a fall expr | (it is unwise to be arrogant) | hoogmoed komt voor de val uitdr. |
pro,
a pro at [sth] n | abbr, figurative, slang (expert) | expert nw de |
| | He claimed to be a pro at crossword puzzles. |
prove your point,
prove a point v expr | (show you are correct) | onderbouwen, bevestigen overg.ww |
| | | zijn gelijk aantonen woordgr. |
| | Rod gave a very convincing demonstration that proved his point. |
| punch a ticket v expr | (perforate a ticket to validate it) | een kaartje knippen nw het + ww |
| | Train conductors punch passengers' tickets so they're not used again. |
| put a curb on [sth] v expr | (restrict [sth]) (figuurlijk) | in toom houden overg.uitdr. |
| | (figuurlijk) | beteugelen overg.ww |
| put a stop to vtr | (end, curtail) | een einde maken aan frase |
| | The students are cheating; we'll put a stop to that right away. Prohibition did not put a stop to people drinking alcohol, in fact the reverse was true. |
| put in a good word for [sth/sb] vtr | informal (say [sth] in support of) | een goed woordje doen voor uitdr. |
| | Dad's angry at my big sister; Grandpa's going to put in a good word for her. |
| | You're applying for a job at that firm? I know the boss; I'll put in a good word for you. |
a quadrillion [sth],
a quadrillion of [sth] adj | (1000 million million: of [sth]) | quadriljoenste bn |
quarter,
a quarter,
one quarter,
1/4 n | (0.25, fourth, 25%) | kwart nw het, ont. |
| | | vierde nw het |
| Opmerking: When only one, "a quarter" is used generally; "one quarter" is used to emphasize the precise amount. |
| | An eighth and an eighth add up to one quarter. |
quite a,
quite an adj | (intensifier before noun) | nogal een bw + lidw |
| | | een hele, een flinke, een behoorlijke bn |
| | The 4th of July fireworks this year were quite a sight. |
| quite a few adj | (a considerable number of) | aardig wat, nogal wat bw + vnw |
| | I didn't expect many participants, but quite a few people actually came. |
| quite a few adv | (a considerable number) | aardig wat, nogal wat bw + vnw |
| quite a little adj | US, informal (striking, outstanding) | hele, flinke, nogal bw |
| | Jackie was quite a little dancer when she was young. |
| a rain of [sth] n | figurative (large quantity) (figuurlijk) | stortvloed nw de |
| | | reeks nw de |
| | She had to listen to a rain of insults before she could leave the room. |
| raise a question v expr | (ask [sth], enquire) | een vraag stellen nw de + ww |
| | Mark raised a difficult question during the meeting and nobody wanted to answer it. |
| raise a question v expr | (pose an issue) | een vraag oproepen, een vraag rijzen nw de + ww |
| | The report raises the question of how to deal with the unemployed. |
| raise a smile v expr | (be funny) | een glimlach opwekken nw de + ww |
| | His amusing introduction raised a smile from the audience. |
| repeat a year v expr | informal (retake studies) (informeel) | blijven zitten onoverg. uitdr. |
| | (informeel) | een klas overdoen, een jaar overdoen onoverg. uitdr. |
| | | doubleren overg.ww |
| | Mark failed his exams so he'll have to repeat a year in college. |
return a call,
return [sb]'s call v expr | (phone [sb] back) | terugbellen overg.ww |
| | Can I return your call when I'm less busy? |
| return a verdict of [sth] v expr | (jury: decide if guilty) (juridisch) | een uitspraak doen nw + ww |
| | After much deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. |
ringer,
a ringer for [sb],
dead ringer,
a dead ringer for [sb] n | slang (person identical to another) | dubbelganger nw de |
| | | evenbeeld nw het |
| | Has anyone ever said that you're a ringer for George Clooney? |
| a scream n | figurative, informal ([sth] very funny) | giller nw de |
| | Have you seen that new comedy film? It's a scream! |
| a second thought n | informal (consideration) | aandacht, belangstelling nw de, ont. |
| | (figuurlijk) | oog nw het, ont. |
| | Most people don't give a second thought to the problems of the homeless. |
| | De meeste mensen hebben geen oog voor de problemen van daklozen. |
| see [sth/sb] in a new light v expr | figurative (fresh perspective) | anders aankijken tegen onoverg. uitdr. |
| | (figuurlijk) | vanuit een nieuw perspectief bekijken overg. uitdr. |
| | (figuurlijk) | in nieuw licht bezien overg. uitdr. |
| | Since they repainted the town hall I'm seeing it in a new light. |
a semblance of [sth],
some semblance of [sth] n | (slight amount) (klein beetje) | zweem nw de, ont. |
| | | spoor nw het, ont. |
| | I wish the new trainee would show some semblance of competence. |
settle the score,
pay off the score v expr | figurative (take revenge) (figuurlijk) | de rekening vereffenen overg.uitdr. |
seventh,
a seventh,
one seventh,
1/7 n | (fraction: 7th part) (breukgetal) | een zevende, 1/7 nw |
| Opmerking: "a seventh" is used generally; "one seventh" is used to emphasize the precise amount |
| | One seventh of 49 is 7. |
| a shade of [sth] n | (hint, small amount of [sth]) | vleug, zweem nw de |
| | There's a shade of oregano in this sauce. |
| a shade adv | figurative (somewhat, a little) | ietsje, beetje nw het |
| | | tikje, tikkeltje nw het |
| | (spreektaal) | ietsiepietsie nw het |
| | My brother's a shade taller than me. Julia moved her wheelchair a shade closer to the table. |
| a shame n | ([sth] sad or disappointing) (figuurlijk) | zonde nw de |
| | It's a shame you can't come with us. |
shoot a glance at [sb],
dart a glance at [sb],
cast a glance at [sb] v expr | (look quickly at) | een blik werpen op overg.uitdr. |
shoot [sb] a glance,
cast [sb] a glance v expr | (look quickly at) | een blik werpen op overg.uitdr. |
| a showcase for [sth] n | figurative (display of [sth]) (figuurlijk) | etalage nw de |
| | | uitstalraam nw het |
| | The convention is a showcase for new products. |
| a shred of [sth] n | figurative (little bit) | spoor nw het |
| | (informeel) | greintje nw het |
| Opmerking: Commonly followed by: evidence, self-respect, dignity. |
| | The police were sure Paula was guilty, but they couldn't find a shred of evidence against her. |
| sink to a whisper v expr | (voice: become quiet) (van stem) | lager worden onoverg.ww |
| | | op fluistertoon overgaan frase |
| | John's voice sank to a whisper as he told the scary story. |
sixth,
a sixth,
one sixth,
1/6 n | (fraction: 6th part) | zesde deel rangtelw.+nw het |
| Opmerking: "a sixth" is used generally; "one sixth" is used to emphasize the precise amount |
| | A sixth of a pie is a very big piece! |
| a slew of [sth] n | informal (many, a lot of [sth]) (figuurlijk) | hoop nw de |
| | | massa nw de |
| | A whole slew of applications came at the last minute. |
smattering,
a smattering of [sth],
smatter,
a smatter of [sth] n | (small amount or number) | beetje nw het |
smattering,
a smattering of [sth],
smatter,
a smatter of [sth] n | (minimal knowledge of [sth]) | beetje nw het |
| | | greintje nw het |
| | "Do you know French?" "Just a smattering." |
| smell a rat v expr | figurative, informal (suspect [sth]) | onraad ruiken, lont ruiken nw + ww |
| | You say you didn't steal my cookies, but I smell a rat. |
a smidgen,
smidgin,
smidgeon n | (tiny amount) | klein beetje bn + nw het |
| | | stukje nw het |
| | If you're asking about the cake, I want just a smidgen. |
a smidgen of [sth],
smidgin,
smidgeon n | (tiny amount of [sth]) | klein beetje bn + nw het |
| | | snufje nw het |
| | She added a smidgen of cinnamon to the pie. |
a smidgen of [sth],
smidgin,
smidgeon n | figurative (tiny amount) | klein beetje bn + nw het |
| | (figuurlijk) | kern nw de |
| | It's a cliché, but there's a smidgen of truth in it. |
smorgasbord,
a smorgasbord of [sth] n | figurative (varied selection) | gevarieerde selectie bn + nw de |
| sneak a peek v expr | (take a quick secretive look) | gluren naar ww+vz |
| | (figuurlijk) | een blik werpen op overg.uitdr. |
son of a bitch,
son-of-a-bitch,
sonofabitch n | pejorative, vulgar, offensive, informal (despicable man) (slang, pejoratief) | klootzak, klerelijer, kloothommel nw de |
| | That son of a bitch should be locked away for good. |
| | I'm going to kill that sonofabitch. |
| son of a gun n | US, slang, pejorative (man: rogue) (inf., pejoratief) | smeerlap, schoft nw de |
| son of a gun interj | US, slang (surprise) (slang) | godverdomme! godsamme! tw |
| | Son of a gun! - it's snowing again. |
| (a) song and dance n | informal, figurative (fuss) | ophef, drukte nw de, ont. |
| | (informeel) | gedoe nw het, ont. |
| | Stop making such a song and dance about it! It's not that big a deal. |
springboard,
a springboard to [sth] n | figurative (launch pad, starting point) (figuurlijk) | springplank nw de |
| | He saw the governor's office as a springboard to a national career. |
| stand a chance (of doing [sth]) v expr | informal (have a possibility) | een kans maken frase |
| | I tried everything I could but never really stood a chance. |
stickler,
a stickler for [sth] n | informal (person who insists on [sth]) (informeel) | doordrammer nw de |
| | | aanhouder nw de |
| | Maddy is a stickler for the rules and will never agree to cheating. |
| strike a balance between v expr | (find compromise between) (figuurlijk) | een evenwicht vinden tussen frase |
| | You need to strike a happy balance between video games and homework. |
| a sucker for [sth] n | slang (partial to [sth]) (pejoratief) | onderkruiper nw de |
| | (pejoratief, informeel, figuurlijk) | strooplikker, hielenlikker nw de |
| a tad n | informal (small amount) | klein beetje bn + nw het |
| | (informeel) | pietsje, tikkeltje nw het |
| | “Would you like some milk in it?” - “Just a tad, thanks.” |
take a bashing,
get a bashing,
take a bashing,
suffer a bashing v expr | informal (be beaten physically) | een pak slaag krijgen overg.uitdr. |
| | (informeel) | klappen krijgen overg.uitdr. |
take a bashing,
get a bashing,
suffer a bashing v expr | figurative, informal (be defeated) (figuurlijk, informeel) | geklopt worden, afgedroogd worden onoverg.uitdr. |
| | The team took a bashing in today's match, losing 6-0. |
take a bashing,
get a bashing,
receive a bashing,
be given a bashing v expr | figurative, informal (be attacked verbally, in writing) (figuurlijk, informeel) | er van langs krijgen, de wind van voren krijgen onoverg.uitdr. |
| | The movie took a bashing from the critics. |
take a bath,
also UK: have a bath v expr | mainly US (bathe) | een bad nemen overg.uitdr. |
| | I prefer to take a shower, while others like to take a leisurely bath. |
| take a bow v exp | (for applause) | een buiging maken nw + ww |
| | At the end of a play it's customary for the actors to take a bow at the front of the stage. |
| take a break v expr | (have a rest) | pauzeren onoverg.ww |
| | | een pauze nemen nw+ww |
| | Take a break - we'll finish painting the door frames later. |
| take a call v expr | (accept a telephone call) | de telefoon beantwoorden, de telefoon aannemen nw + ww |
| | I'm sorry to interrupt but I need to step outside to take a call. |
| | I may need to take a call during the meeting. |