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paint oneself into a corner in Danish

paint oneself into a corner in Danish is male sig selv op i et hjørne.

paint oneself into a corner in Danish

male sig selv op i et hjørne

verb

(idiomatic) To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Danish translations

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"paint oneself into a corner" in Danish is male sig selv op i et hjørne.

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