Example: We studeren hard met het oog op het examen volgende week.
Definition
"Met het oog op" is a Dutch expression meaning 'with the aim of' or 'in view of,' used to indicate that an action is done with a particular goal or purpose in mind, such as studying hard met het oog op an upcoming exam.
The phrase "met het oog op" literally translates to 'with the eye on' in English. It originates from the idea of keeping one's eye focused on an objective or target. This figurative usage dates back to Dutch expressions emphasizing attention or consideration toward a future event or goal.
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"Met het oog op" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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