A1 Idiom Informal

Een gat in de lucht springen.

Jump for joy.

Meaning

Being very happy.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people are generally direct, and this idiom is a common way to show enthusiasm. The phrase is used identically in Flanders, reflecting shared linguistic roots.

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Use it for good news

Only use this for positive, exciting events.

Meaning

Being very happy.

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Use it for good news

Only use this for positive, exciting events.

Test Yourself

Which phrase is correct?

To express extreme joy, you say:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The idiom is 'een gat in de lucht springen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase is correct? Choose A1

To express extreme joy, you say:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The idiom is 'een gat in de lucht springen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for very positive news.

Related Phrases

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Uit zijn dak gaan

similar

To go crazy with excitement

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