op hete kolen

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Literally, "on hot coal".

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔp ˈɦeːtə ˈkoːlə(n)/

Adverb

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op hete kolen

  1. on pins and needles
    op hete kolen zitten ― to be on pins and needles
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