Onder ogen zien
Example: Het is belangrijk om problemen onder ogen te zien.
Definition
"Onder ogen zien" is a Dutch verb phrase meaning to confront or face something directly, especially a problem or difficult situation, without avoidance or denial. For example, it means acknowledging challenges honestly and dealing with them responsibly.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "onder ogen zien" literally translates to 'see under eyes,' implying looking something squarely in the face. It combines 'onder' (under), 'ogen' (eyes), and 'zien' (to see), suggesting the act of facing or acknowledging something openly.
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"Onder ogen zien" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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