Van een leien dakje gaan
Example: De presentatie ging van een leien dakje zonder problemen.
Definition
"Van een leien dakje gaan" is a Dutch expression meaning that something goes very smoothly or without any problems, as in the example phrase where a presentation proceeds effortlessly and successfully.
Etymology
The phrase "van een leien dakje gaan" literally translates to 'to go from a slate roof.' It originates from the smoothness and evenness of a slate roof (leien dakje), symbolizing ease and trouble-free progress. Over time, it came to describe situations that unfold without difficulties.
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"Van een leien dakje gaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to go smoothly