Example: Ik heb de schijn tegen omdat iedereen me wantrouwt.
Definition
"De schijn tegen hebben" is a Dutch expression meaning to be perceived unfavorably or to have an appearance that leads others to distrust or suspect you, even if you are not at fault. It describes a situation where someone is seen as guilty or suspicious unjustly.
The phrase "de schijn tegen hebben" literally translates to 'to have the appearance against.' It comes from the Dutch word 'schijn,' meaning 'appearance' or 'seeming.' The expression highlights how appearances can influence others' judgments, sometimes unfairly. Did you know? This phrase reflects a common human experience of being wrongly judged based on how things seem rather than the truth.
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"De schijn tegen hebben" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to appear guilty