B1 Idiom Neutre

op eigen benen staan

to stand on one's own two feet

Signification

Being independent.

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Contexte culturel

Independence is highly valued from a young age. Similar to Dutch, it reflects a culture of self-reliance. Independence is often linked to not causing trouble for others. The 'self-made' myth is a core part of the culture.

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Don't overthink it

It's just like the English 'stand on your own two feet'.

Signification

Being independent.

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Don't overthink it

It's just like the English 'stand on your own two feet'.

Teste-toi

Fill in the missing word.

Na jaren van hulp kan hij eindelijk op eigen ____ staan.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : benen

The idiom is 'op eigen benen staan'.

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Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

Na jaren van hulp kan hij eindelijk op eigen ____ staan.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : benen

The idiom is 'op eigen benen staan'.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Yes, a business can stand on its own two feet if it is profitable.

Expressions liées

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op eigen houtje

similar

doing something alone

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zelfstandig zijn

synonym

to be independent

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