A2 Idiom Neutral

Dat is de druppel

That is the drop

Meaning

The final annoyance that causes an reaction.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people are very direct. Using this phrase is a clear, socially accepted way to end a frustrating conversation.

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Use it with 'was'

Use 'Dat was de druppel' when talking about a past event.

Meaning

The final annoyance that causes an reaction.

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Use it with 'was'

Use 'Dat was de druppel' when talking about a past event.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Dat is de ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: druppel

The idiom is 'Dat is de druppel'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A2

Dat is de ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: druppel

The idiom is 'Dat is de druppel'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are very close to the recipient. It is quite informal.

Related Phrases

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De emmer is vol

synonym

The bucket is full.

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