Example: De boog kan niet altijd gespannen zijn; soms moet je rusten.
Definition
"De boog kan niet altijd gespannen zijn" is a Dutch expression meaning that one cannot maintain constant effort or stress without rest; sometimes it is necessary to relax or take breaks to avoid burnout.
Translations
you can't work all the time
no se puede estar siempre trabajando
no es pot estar sempre treballant
il faut savoir se détendre
der Bogen kann nicht immer gespannt sein
l'arco
o arco
Etymology
The phrase "de boog kan niet altijd gespannen zijn" literally translates to 'the bow cannot always be bent.' It originates from the metaphor of an archer's bow, which must be relaxed occasionally to avoid damage. Did you know? This expression highlights the importance of balance between effort and rest in life.
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"De boog kan niet altijd gespannen zijn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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you can't work all the time