A1 Idiom 中性

Een gat in de lucht springen

To jump a hole in the air

意思

To be extremely happy.

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文化背景

In the Netherlands, this phrase is often used during 'Koningsdag' (King's Day) or when the national football team (Oranje) performs well. It's a rare moment where the Dutch let go of their 'nuchterheid'. Flemish speakers use this idiom just as much as the Dutch, but they might pair it with more exuberant body language. It's common in Flemish TV shows when contestants win prizes. In Surinamese Dutch, idioms are often used with a rhythmic flair. While the meaning remains the same, the delivery might be more emphatic.

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Use the Past Tense

Most people use this idiom to describe a reaction that just happened. Practice 'Ik sprong' more than 'Ik spring'.

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Don't be literal

Even if you are sitting in a chair, you can say you are 'jumping a hole in the air'. It's about the feeling!

意思

To be extremely happy.

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Use the Past Tense

Most people use this idiom to describe a reaction that just happened. Practice 'Ik sprong' more than 'Ik spring'.

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Don't be literal

Even if you are sitting in a chair, you can say you are 'jumping a hole in the air'. It's about the feeling!

自我测试

Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'springen' in.

Toen ik hoorde dat ik de prijs had gewonnen, ___ ik een gat in de lucht.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: sprong

The sentence starts with 'Toen' (When), indicating a past event, so we use the past tense 'sprong'.

Wat betekent de uitdrukking?

Jan springt een gat in de lucht.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jan is heel erg blij.

The idiom 'een gat in de lucht springen' is a standard way to say someone is very happy.

Kies het beste antwoord.

A: 'Ik heb eindelijk een huis gevonden!' B: 'Wat goed! ...'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ik spring een gat in de lucht voor je!

This is the complete and correct form of the idiom used to show shared joy.

🎉 得分: /3

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Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'springen' in. Fill Blank A2

Toen ik hoorde dat ik de prijs had gewonnen, ___ ik een gat in de lucht.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: sprong

The sentence starts with 'Toen' (When), indicating a past event, so we use the past tense 'sprong'.

Wat betekent de uitdrukking? Choose A1

Jan springt een gat in de lucht.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Jan is heel erg blij.

The idiom 'een gat in de lucht springen' is a standard way to say someone is very happy.

Kies het beste antwoord. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Ik heb eindelijk een huis gevonden!' B: 'Wat goed! ...'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ik spring een gat in de lucht voor je!

This is the complete and correct form of the idiom used to show shared joy.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

3 个问题

No, it's neutral to informal. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues, but maybe not in a legal contract.

No, the verb must be 'springen'. 'Vliegen' (to fly) is not used in this idiom.

You can, but it might sound sarcastic. It's best for big, exciting news.

相关表达

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In de zevende hemel zijn

similar

To be in seventh heaven / extremely happy.

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Blij met een dode mus

contrast

To be happy about something that turns out to be worthless.

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De bloemetjes buiten zetten

builds on

To go out and celebrate/party.

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