Example: Het is alsof je een open deur intrapt met die opmerking.
Definition
"Een open deur intrappen" is a Dutch expression meaning to state something obvious or self-evident, similar to the English phrase 'to state the obvious.' It is used when a comment or observation adds no new or surprising information.
The phrase "een open deur intrappen" literally translates as 'to kick in an open door.' It humorously suggests the futility of kicking a door that is already open, highlighting the obviousness of the action or statement. This vivid metaphor has been part of Dutch colloquial speech for many years.
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"Een open deur intrappen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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to state the obvious