Example: Hij wil geen haar beter zijn dan zijn vrienden.
Definition
"Geen haar beter zijn" is a Dutch expression meaning not to consider oneself superior to others. It implies humility, suggesting that someone does not think they are any better than their friends or peers.
Translations
to be no better
no ser mejor
no ser millor
ne pas être meilleur
keinen Deut besser sein
non essere migliore
não ser melhor
Etymology
The phrase "geen haar beter zijn" literally translates to 'not a hair better.' It originates from the idea that even a single hair difference symbolizes superiority, so having 'no hair better' emphasizes equality. This expression reflects Dutch straightforwardness in describing modesty.
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"Geen haar beter zijn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be no better