C1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
To increase the intensity of a conflict.
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Cultural Background
The Dutch value directness. Using this phrase shows you are serious.
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Use it strategically
Only use this when you really mean to escalate.
Meaning
To increase the intensity of a conflict.
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Use it strategically
Only use this when you really mean to escalate.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form.
De vakbond heeft de onderhandelingen ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: op scherp gezet
You need the transitive verb 'zetten' here.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the correct form.
Fill Blank
C1
De vakbond heeft de onderhandelingen ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: op scherp gezet
You need the transitive verb 'zetten' here.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt's firm, not necessarily rude.
Related Phrases
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op scherp staan
similarto be on high alert
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