B1 Idiom 비격식체

uit de band springen

to let your hair down

To behave freely and without restraint.

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문화적 배경

The Dutch value 'nuchterheid' (sobriety/down-to-earthness). 'Uit de band springen' is the necessary opposite that makes this sobriety bearable. In the South, 'uit de band springen' is deeply tied to Carnaval, where social hierarchies are temporarily overturned. The 'vrijdagmiddagborrel' (VrijMiBo) is a common time for colleagues to slightly 'uit de band springen' before the weekend. Student associations (corpsen) have a reputation for 'uit de band springen' in ways that are sometimes controversial in the media.

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Use 'flink'

Add 'flink' (considerably) to sound more native: 'We zijn flink uit de band gesprongen.'

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Auxiliary Verb

Always use 'zijn' in the past perfect. 'Ik heb gesprongen' sounds like you were just jumping up and down.

To behave freely and without restraint.

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Use 'flink'

Add 'flink' (considerably) to sound more native: 'We zijn flink uit de band gesprongen.'

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Auxiliary Verb

Always use 'zijn' in the past perfect. 'Ik heb gesprongen' sounds like you were just jumping up and down.

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The 'Doe maar normaal' rule

Remember that this phrase is powerful because the Dutch usually value being very reserved.

셀프 테스트

Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord in.

Gisteravond op het feest ______ wij flink uit de band.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sprongen

The sentence refers to 'Gisteravond' (yesterday evening), so we need the past tense (Imperfectum) for 'wij'.

Welk hulpwerkwoord is correct?

Hij ___ gisteren uit de band gesprongen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: is

The idiom 'uit de band springen' always uses 'zijn' in the perfect tense.

In welke situatie is 'uit de band springen' het meest passend?

Kies de beste situatie:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Iemand die op een bruiloft op de tafel staat te dansen.

This describes exuberant, unrestrained social behavior, which is the core meaning of the idiom.

Maak de dialoog af.

A: 'Hoe was het personeelsfeest?' B: 'Echt leuk! Zelfs de baas ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: beide A en C zijn goed

Both the imperfectum (sprong) and the perfectum (is gesprongen) can be used to describe a past event in a dialogue.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord in. Fill Blank B1

Gisteravond op het feest ______ wij flink uit de band.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sprongen

The sentence refers to 'Gisteravond' (yesterday evening), so we need the past tense (Imperfectum) for 'wij'.

Welk hulpwerkwoord is correct? Choose A2

Hij ___ gisteren uit de band gesprongen.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: is

The idiom 'uit de band springen' always uses 'zijn' in the perfect tense.

In welke situatie is 'uit de band springen' het meest passend? situation_matching B1

Kies de beste situatie:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Iemand die op een bruiloft op de tafel staat te dansen.

This describes exuberant, unrestrained social behavior, which is the core meaning of the idiom.

Maak de dialoog af. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Hoe was het personeelsfeest?' B: 'Echt leuk! Zelfs de baas ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: beide A en C zijn goed

Both the imperfectum (sprong) and the perfectum (is gesprongen) can be used to describe a past event in a dialogue.

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자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Usually no. It's often seen as a sign that someone is having a good time and is comfortable enough to let go. However, if they do it in a very inappropriate place (like a funeral), it would be negative.

Yes, if a child is being unusually wild or playful at a party, you can use it, though it's more common for adults who have 'rules' to break.

'Losgaan' is more modern and slang-heavy. 'Uit de band springen' is a bit more classic and descriptive.

No, in this idiom, 'band' refers to a hoop or a strap, not a musical group.

관련 표현

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De bloemetjes buiten zetten

synonym

To go out and celebrate/party.

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Buiten de lijntjes kleuren

similar

To be creative or break rules.

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Alle remmen losgooien

similar

To let all restraints go.

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Je boekje te buiten gaan

contrast

To overstep one's authority.

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In het gareel lopen

contrast

To follow the rules strictly.

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