Example: Probeer haar niet in de wielen te rijden tijdens de vergadering.
Definition
"Iemand in de wielen rijden" means to deliberately obstruct or hinder someone’s plans or progress, often causing difficulties or delays. For example, it can refer to interfering with someone's efforts or opposing their actions, especially in a professional or social context.
Translations
to hinder someone
perjudicar a alguien
posar traves a algú
mettre des bâtons dans les roues
jemandem in die Quere kommen
ostacolare qualcuno
atrapalhar alguém
Etymology
The phrase "iemand in de wielen rijden" literally translates to 'drive into someone's wheels.' It originates from the imagery of a vehicle's wheels being blocked or interfered with, symbolizing obstruction. Did you know this expression vividly captures the idea of causing trouble by literally getting in the way of a moving cart or carriage?
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"Iemand in de wielen rijden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to hinder someone