C1 Idiom Neutral

op losse schroeven staan

to be uncertain

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Meaning

A plan that is no longer guaranteed to happen.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people are very direct about project risks.

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Memorize the whole phrase

Don't try to translate word for word.

Meaning

A plan that is no longer guaranteed to happen.

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Memorize the whole phrase

Don't try to translate word for word.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Door de staking staat de vlucht op losse ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: schroeven

The idiom is 'op losse schroeven staan'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Door de staking staat de vlucht op losse ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: schroeven

The idiom is 'op losse schroeven staan'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for plans or situations.

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op de tocht staan

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at risk

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