er boven op te zitten
English translation: we try to avoid this by watching it/them carefully/constantly
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being on top of it Explanation: 'we try to resist it by being on top of it' i.e., being aware of what's happening, monitoring it |
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nip it in the bud Explanation: another choice for you! own exp. |
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We wil try to avoid that by staying on top of things..... Explanation: or replace "things" with "the situation." |
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We try to prevent this by staying on top of it. Explanation: Het ziet ernaar uit dat ze iets willen voorkomen door er boven op te zitten. Succes :) Christa |
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we try to avoid this by watching it/them carefully/constantly Explanation: or closely. Er boven op zitten > to watch closely, or: not let go. (Dutch native speaker) |
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