A1 Idiom Neutral

Iets onder de knie krijgen.

To master something.

Meaning

To learn a skill well.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people appreciate directness but also value the process of learning. The phrase is used identically in Belgium.

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Practice makes perfect

Use this phrase to talk about your progress in Dutch!

Meaning

To learn a skill well.

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Practice makes perfect

Use this phrase to talk about your progress in Dutch!

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct preposition.

Ik krijg het ____ de knie.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: onder

The idiom is always 'onder de knie'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct preposition. Fill Blank A1

Ik krijg het ____ de knie.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: onder

The idiom is always 'onder de knie'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfect for any physical skill.

Related Phrases

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Iets in de vingers hebben

similar

To have muscle memory.

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