reus op lemen voeten
Dutch
Alternative forms
- reus met lemen voeten (rare)
Etymology
Literally, “giant on loam feet”. From Daniel 2, 31-45.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈrøːs ɔp ˈleː.mə(n) ˈvu.tə(n)/
Noun
reus op lemen voeten m (plural reuzen op lemen voeten, diminutive reusje op lemen voeten n)
- giant with feet of clay (someone or something impressive and seemingly strong with a hidden fatal defect)
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