Cultural Background
Dutch people appreciate honesty. Admitting you are lost is seen as a sign of intelligence. In Flanders, people might use 'Ik ben de kluts kwijt' for mental confusion.
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Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Ik ben de ___ kwijt.
The idiom is 'de weg kwijt'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIk ben de ___ kwijt.
The idiom is 'de weg kwijt'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it's common to say 'Ik ben de weg kwijt in mijn leven'.
Related Phrases
De draad kwijt zijn
similarTo lose the thread of a conversation.