Idioom 8-11

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

19 January 2021

"John is squeamish, so he's not cut out for being a doctor."

Squeamish means...

1. overgevoelig
2. heeft smetvrees

"The library called in all overdue books."

Overdue means...

1. verouderd, gedateerd
2. achterstallig, te laat

"Please wear trainers in the gym."

Trainers mean...

1. gymkleren
2. gymschoenen

"She glared down at me with a peevish expression on her face."

Peevish means...

1. chagrijnig
2. arrogant

"Omit the salt in this recipe."

Omit means...

1. toevoegen
2. weglaten

"Many young people gravitate to big cities in search of work."

Gravitate means...

1. worden aangetrokken tot
2. willen vermijden/verlaten

"The President refused to concede his mistake."

Concede means...

1. corrigeren
2. toegeven

"Her wealth gives her enormous leverage in social circles."

Leverage means...

1. macht
2. jaloezie

"What is the abbreviation for ‘Saint’?"

Abbreviation means...

1. definitie
2. tegenovergestelde
3. afkomst
4. afkorting

"The slogan is a pun on the name of the product."

Pun means...

1. reclametruc
2. woordspeling

"Enquiries must be made to the proprietor."

Proprietor means...

1. eigenaar
2. secretaresse

"Rowing is ideal for building strength and stamina."

Stamina means...

1. spiermassa
2. uithoudingsvermogen