Example: Bij nadere beschouwing zag ik dat het schilderij mooi was.
Definition
"Bij nadere beschouwing" is a Dutch phrase meaning upon closer examination or inspection. It indicates that after looking more carefully or thoughtfully at something, a deeper or more accurate understanding is reached, as in noticing finer details or qualities previously overlooked.
The phrase "bij nadere beschouwing" combines Dutch words where 'bij' means 'at' or 'upon,' 'nadere' is a form of 'nader,' meaning 'closer' or 'further,' and 'beschouwing' means 'consideration' or 'examination.' Together, it literally means 'upon closer consideration,' reflecting a process of more careful observation.
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"Bij nadere beschouwing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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upon closer inspection