English-Dutch: phrases and idioms
Idioms
- Break a legSucces!
- Piece of cakeEen fluitje van een cent
- Once in a blue moonEens in de honderd jaar
- Spill the beansDe kat uit de zak laten
- Under the weatherNiet lekker in je vel zitten
- Hit the nail on the headDe spijker op de kop slaan
- Cost an arm and a legEen rib uit mijn lijf kosten
- Bite the bulletDoor de zure appel heen bijten
Greetings
Basics
Travel
Food and drinks
Shopping
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
Asking for directions
At the airport
Money and payments
Time and dates
Weather
Health and the doctor
Family
Work and office
Business and meetings
School and studying
Computers and technology
Phone and internet
Feelings and emotions
Love and romance
Small talk
Compliments and praise
Apologies and excuses
Holidays and wishes
Sports and fitness
Hobbies and leisure
At home
Renting an apartment
Bank and post office
Police and documents
- Where is the police station?Waar is het politiebureau?
- I lost my passport.Ik ben mijn paspoort kwijt.
- Here is my ID.Hier is mijn identiteitsbewijs.
- Show me your documents.Laat me uw papieren zien.
- I want to report a theft.Ik wil aangifte doen van diefstal.
- My wallet was stolen.Mijn portemonnee is gestolen.