Met de deur in huis vallen
Example: Hij viel meteen met de deur in huis tijdens het gesprek.
Definition
"Met de deur in huis vallen" is a Dutch expression that means to get straight to the point without any introduction or small talk. For example, saying something directly at the start of a conversation, like in the phrase: 'Hij viel meteen met de deur in huis tijdens het gesprek.'
Etymology
The phrase "met de deur in huis vallen" literally translates to 'falling with the door into the house.' It originates from the idea of entering a house abruptly by literally falling through the door, symbolizing a sudden and direct approach. This vivid expression has been used in Dutch for centuries to describe bluntness or immediacy.
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"Met de deur in huis vallen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to get straight to the point