Meaning
Barely avoiding danger.
Cultural Background
Dutch people are very punctual, so 'op het nippertje' is a common topic of conversation.
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Meaning
Barely avoiding danger.
Use it for drama
Use this phrase to make your stories more exciting.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing phrase.
Ik haalde de bus ____.
The idiom is 'op het nippertje'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesIk haalde de bus ____.
The idiom is 'op het nippertje'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, only for things that were almost late or dangerous.
Related Phrases
net op tijd
synonymjust on time