Example: Hij vond de taart zo lekker dat hij zijn vingers erbij aflikte.
Definition
"De vingers erbij aflikken" is a Dutch expression meaning to enjoy food so much that one licks their fingers clean, often implying that the food is delicious and highly satisfying.
Translations
to be delicious
estar buenísimo
ser boníssim
s'en lécher les doigts
sich die Finger danach lecken
leccarsi le dita
lamber os dedos
Etymology
The phrase "de vingers erbij aflikken" literally translates to 'licking the fingers along with it.' It originates from the natural human action of licking fingers to savor every bit of tasty food. This vivid expression captures the pleasure of eating something truly delicious.
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"De vingers erbij aflikken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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to be delicious