met zijn talenten woekeren

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to practice usury with one's talents”. After the work-ethic interpretation of the biblical parable of the talents. In the contemporary sense since the 19th century. Compare German mit seinen Pfunden wuchern (to exploit one's talents).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /mɛt zɛi̯n taːˈlɛntə(n) ˈʋukərə(n)/

Verb[edit]

met zijn talenten woekeren

  1. (idiomatic) to exploit one’s talents (gifts) to the full

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