Example: Hij kreeg de wind van voren na zijn fout op school.
Definition
"De wind van voren krijgen" is a Dutch expression meaning to receive harsh criticism or severe reprimand, often after making a mistake or doing something wrong. For example, someone might get "de wind van voren" after an error at work or school.
Translations
to get a telling-off
recibir una reprimenda
rebre una esbroncada
se faire remonter les bretelles
Gegenwind bekommen
ricevere una strigliata
levar uma bronca
Etymology
The phrase "de wind van voren krijgen" literally translates to 'getting the wind from the front.' It originates from the idea of facing strong, direct wind that is difficult to endure, symbolizing receiving a tough or unpleasant experience, such as harsh criticism. Did you know it evokes the feeling of being hit head-on by a storm?
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"De wind van voren krijgen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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to get a telling-off