Voor een dubbeltje op de eerste rang willen zitten



Example: Hij wil voor een dubbeltje op de eerste rang zitten bij het concert.

Definition


"Voor een dubbeltje op de eerste rang willen zitten" is a Dutch expression meaning to want to enjoy the best things or premium experiences while paying as little as possible, often implying unrealistic or unreasonable expectations about cost and quality.

Translations


  • to want the best for next to nothing
  • querer mucho por poco
  • voler molt per poc
  • vouloir le beurre et l'argent du beurre
  • für einen Apfel und ein Ei alles wollen
  • voler sedersi in prima fila a poco prezzo
  • querer sentar-se na primeira fila por um tostão

Etymology


The phrase "voor een dubbeltje op de eerste rang willen zitten" literally translates to 'wanting to sit in the front row for a dime.' It originates from the time when theater seats had different prices, with the front row being the most expensive. The expression humorously captures the desire to get the best for the least amount of money, highlighting human nature's tendency to seek value without compromise.

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"Voor een dubbeltje op de eerste rang willen zitten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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