A1 Idiom Informal

De bloemetjes buiten zetten.

To paint the town red.

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Meaning

Going out and having a great time.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people love to celebrate big milestones. This phrase is a staple of social life. The phrase is used identically in Flanders, reflecting the shared language and social culture.

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Use the diminutive

Always use 'bloemetjes', not 'bloemen'.

Meaning

Going out and having a great time.

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Use the diminutive

Always use 'bloemetjes', not 'bloemen'.

Test Yourself

Complete the idiom.

We gaan vanavond de __________ buiten zetten.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bloemetjes

The idiom is 'de bloemetjes buiten zetten'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

We gaan vanavond de __________ buiten zetten.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bloemetjes

The idiom is 'de bloemetjes buiten zetten'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is strictly informal.

Related Phrases

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Eens flink stappen

synonym

To go out hard

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De beest uithangen

similar

To act wild

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