B2 Idiom Neutral

In de clinch liggen

To be in an argument

Meaning

To be in a conflict with someone.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people appreciate directness, and this phrase is a common way to signal that a conversation has hit a wall.

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Use it for stalemates

It's best for when you are stuck in a disagreement.

Meaning

To be in a conflict with someone.

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Use it for stalemates

It's best for when you are stuck in a disagreement.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

Ik ___ in de clinch met mijn buurman.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lig

The idiom is 'in de clinch liggen'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

Ik ___ in de clinch met mijn buurman.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lig

The idiom is 'in de clinch liggen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's neutral.

Related Phrases

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Overhoop liggen

similar

To be in a mess/conflict

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