Tot slot
Example: Tot slot wil ik iedereen bedanken voor hun hulp.
Definition
"Tot slot" is a Dutch expression used to indicate the final point or conclusion in a discussion or presentation. It means 'in conclusion' or 'finally,' often used to summarize or wrap up the preceding statements, as in 'Tot slot wil ik iedereen bedanken voor hun hulp.'
Etymology
The phrase "tot slot" comes from Dutch, where 'tot' means 'until' or 'up to,' and 'slot' means 'end' or 'conclusion.' Together, they literally translate to 'up to the end,' reflecting its use to signal the conclusion of a speech or text. Did you know that 'slot' is related to the English word 'slot,' which also conveys the idea of a fixed place or end point?
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"Tot slot" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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