Example: Zij wist de kroon te spannen in de wedstrijd gisteren.
Definition
"De kroon spannen" is a Dutch expression meaning to take the lead or to be the best in a competition or contest, often implying surpassing all others. For example, it describes someone who outperforms all participants, as in 'She managed to take the lead in the competition yesterday.'
Translations
to be the worst or most remarkable example
dejar atrás a todos
superar tothom
battre tous les records
alle übertreffen
essere il migliore
coronar
Etymology
The phrase "de kroon spannen" literally translates to 'to stretch the crown.' It originates from the imagery of placing or stretching a crown on someone's head, symbolizing the act of crowning a winner or champion. Did you know? This vivid metaphor highlights how the best competitor figuratively 'wears the crown' of victory.
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"De kroon spannen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be the worst or most remarkable example