B1 Idiom Neutral

op eigen benen staan

to stand on one's own two feet

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Meaning

Being independent.

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Cultural Background

Independence is highly valued from a young age. Similar to Dutch, it reflects a culture of self-reliance. Independence is often linked to not causing trouble for others. The 'self-made' myth is a core part of the culture.

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Don't overthink it

It's just like the English 'stand on your own two feet'.

Meaning

Being independent.

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Don't overthink it

It's just like the English 'stand on your own two feet'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Na jaren van hulp kan hij eindelijk op eigen ____ staan.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: benen

The idiom is 'op eigen benen staan'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank B1

Na jaren van hulp kan hij eindelijk op eigen ____ staan.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: benen

The idiom is 'op eigen benen staan'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, a business can stand on its own two feet if it is profitable.

Related Phrases

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op eigen houtje

similar

doing something alone

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zelfstandig zijn

synonym

to be independent

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