06:53 Aug 15, 2001 |
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na | Hij speelt op veilig |
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na | Hij speelt op safe. |
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Hij speelt op veilig Explanation: Zie Webster's Unabridged: play it close to the vest (inform.): to avoid taking unnecessary risks. |
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Hij speelt op safe. Explanation: Een uitdrukking die in het Nederlands heel gebruikelijk is, ondanks het woord "safe". Succes :) Christa Reference: http://www.nd.nl/htm/dossier/prinsjes/bin4.htm Reference: http://www.hansbekxteamsport.nl/rallyupdate.html |
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