zette schouders onder het wiel
English translation: to buckle down to something
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1to buckle down to something Explanation: He buckled down to a series of theatre shows/performances. Alternatieven zijn: -put one's shoulder to the wheel -put one's back into something HTH, Serge L. van Dale N - E |
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27 mins confidence:
shouldered Explanation: He supported (shouldered the burden of ..maybe?0 ...a string of theatre shows |
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6 hrs confidence:
He put his shoulder to the wheel Explanation: Common english saying, meaning he got stuck in, applied himself etc, etc. |
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13 hrs confidence:
He took on the burden of series of theatre shows on his capable shoulders. Explanation: zette zijne refers 'to take on' |
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