op hete kolen

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, "on hot coal".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɔp ˈɦeːtə ˈkoːlə(n)/

Adverb[edit]

op hete kolen

  1. on pins and needles
    op hete kolen zittento be on pins and needles