Dutch Idioms and Expressions Quiz: Test your knowledge with these translations and meanings.

Question 1

What does 'surseance van betaling' mean in English?

Accepted Answer

Delay, suspension

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'een geduchte rivaal op je hoede zijn'?

Accepted Answer

Being cautious of a formidable rival

Question 3

How would you describe 'een scrupuleus mens'?

Accepted Answer

Meticulous

Question 4

What does 'iets separaat verzenden' mean?

Accepted Answer

Send separately

Question 5

What is 'een sneer maken'?

Accepted Answer

Making a sarcastic remark

Question 6

What does 'bij acclamatie aannemen' mean?

Accepted Answer

Accepted by acclamation

Question 7

What is the meaning of 'iets a bout portant vragen'?

Accepted Answer

Asking directly

Question 8

How would you describe 'ad rem antwoorden'?

Accepted Answer

Answering sharply

Question 9

What are 'aperte onjuistheden'?

Accepted Answer

Very clear inaccuracies

Question 10

What does 'er de brui aangeven' mean?

Accepted Answer

To give up