De dans ontspringen
Example: We konden de dans ontspringen door op tijd weg te gaan.
Definition
"De dans ontspringen" is a Dutch expression meaning to escape an unpleasant or difficult situation, often by avoiding trouble or harm just in time. For example, it describes narrowly avoiding a problem or consequence through timely action.
Etymology
The phrase "de dans ontspringen" literally translates to 'to escape the dance' in English, with 'dans' referring to a dance and 'ontspringen' meaning to escape or jump out. The expression likely originates from the idea of avoiding an awkward or dangerous part of a social dance, metaphorically extending to evading trouble in life.
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"De dans ontspringen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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