met vallen en opstaan

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Literally, “with falling and standing up”. In reference to young children who are learning how to walk upright.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɛt ˈfɑ.lə(n) ɛn ˈɔp.staːn/

Prepositional phrase

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met vallen en opstaan

  1. by trial and error, with trial and error, involving trial and error

Usage notes

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  • Often used together with the verb gaan.