Christa Bakker

@christabakker.bsky.social

1 month ago

It'll be a sausage to me (Het zal me worst wezen) - I don't care.

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Christa Bakker

@christabakker.bsky.social

2 months ago

It's like a flag on a mud barge (als een vlag op een modderschip) - like lipstick on a pig: you can try and make it look better, but it's obviously not pretty (or good, or correct. Not necessarily meant for physical appearances)

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Christa Bakker

@christabakker.bsky.social

5 months ago

To carry water to the sea (Water naar zee dragen): Engage in a pointless activity.

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Christa Bakker

@christabakker.bsky.social

6 months ago

Being gilded with something (verguld zijn met iets): being extremely pleased about something.

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Christa Bakker

@christabakker.bsky.social

9 months ago

I've gardened into it! (Ik ben erin getuind) - I've fallen for it.

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