Significado
Losing control of a situation.
Contexto cultural
The Dutch value 'doe maar gewoon' (just act normal). Flying out of the curve is the opposite of this—it's acting 'un-normal' or extreme. In Flanders, the phrase is also common, but they might use 'uit de bocht gaan' slightly more often than 'vliegen'. Because almost every Dutch person cycles, the physical sensation of almost 'flying out of a curve' is a universal experience, making the idiom very relatable. In Dutch business, directness is valued, but 'flying out of the curve' is seen as a lack of professional 'grip' or 'beheersing'.
Use with 'zijn'
Always remember: 'Ik ben uit de bocht gevlogen', never 'Ik heb'.
Not for small errors
Don't use it for forgetting a name or a small typo. It's for big, noticeable messes.
Significado
Losing control of a situation.
Use with 'zijn'
Always remember: 'Ik ben uit de bocht gevlogen', never 'Ik heb'.
Not for small errors
Don't use it for forgetting a name or a small typo. It's for big, noticeable messes.
Politics
This is the #1 phrase used by Dutch journalists to describe a politician who says something too radical.
Ponte a prueba
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'vliegen' in.
De discussie over de nieuwe wet is gisteren volledig uit de bocht ______.
We use the perfect tense with 'is', so we need the past participle 'gevlogen'.
Wat betekent de zin: 'De kosten vliegen uit de bocht'?
Wat is de betekenis?
The idiom means losing control, in this case, financial control.
In welke situatie gebruik je 'uit de bocht vliegen'?
Kies de beste situatie:
Extreme behavior that causes a loss of credibility is a perfect use case.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: 'Hoe was het feestje?' B: 'Nou, het was leuk, maar aan het eind ______.'
This is the most natural way to say the party got a bit out of hand.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDe discussie over de nieuwe wet is gisteren volledig uit de bocht ______.
We use the perfect tense with 'is', so we need the past participle 'gevlogen'.
Wat is de betekenis?
The idiom means losing control, in this case, financial control.
Kies de beste situatie:
Extreme behavior that causes a loss of credibility is a perfect use case.
A: 'Hoe was het feestje?' B: 'Nou, het was leuk, maar aan het eind ______.'
This is the most natural way to say the party got a bit out of hand.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's neutral. You can use it to describe yourself or others, though it is a criticism.
Yes, that is the literal meaning. 'De auto vloog uit de bocht.'
'Ontsporen' (derail) is more formal and often used for people losing their way in life over a long time.
It is always 'uit de bocht'.
Yes, to describe their behavior or a specific action they took.
Very often, especially regarding budgets and timelines.
Not really. It almost always implies a mistake or failure.
Use 'vloog bijna uit de bocht'.
Yes, it's used throughout the Dutch-speaking world.
Yes, if the joke was offensive or 'too much', you can say 'die grap vloog uit de bocht'.
Frases relacionadas
kort door de bocht
similarTo be too simplistic or jump to conclusions.
uit de band springen
similarTo let loose and have a wild time.
de plank misslaan
similarTo be completely wrong.
over de schreef gaan
similarTo cross the line/break a rule.
ontsporen
synonymTo derail.
