Significado
Rumors usually have some truth behind them.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people are pragmatic. This phrase is used to justify being skeptical of 'too good to be true' stories. Used similarly to the Netherlands, often in political discourse.
Don't overthink
Just remember the image of smoke and fire.
Significado
Rumors usually have some truth behind them.
Don't overthink
Just remember the image of smoke and fire.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb.
Waar rook is, is ___.
The proverb is 'Waar rook is, is vuur'.
What does this mean?
When do you use this phrase?
It refers to rumors having truth, not literal fire.
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Banco de ejercicios
2 ejerciciosWaar rook is, is ___.
The proverb is 'Waar rook is, is vuur'.
When do you use this phrase?
It refers to rumors having truth, not literal fire.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasNo, it's a standard proverb.
Frases relacionadas
Geen rook zonder vuur
synonymNo smoke without fire.