voor de bijl gaan

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌvoːr də ˈbɛi̯l ˈɣaːn/

Verb

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voor de bijl gaan

  1. (intransitive) to take a loss, to receive or undergo something disadvantageous

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