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facepalm in Dutch

facepalm in Dutch is het gezicht in de handen verbergen, zich voor de kop slaan — facepalm means a gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.

facepalm in Dutch

het gezicht in de handen verbergen
verb
To bring the palm of one’s hand to one’s face as an expression of mixed humor and disbelief, disgust or shame; for example, when one is caught off-guard with a particularly bad pun.
zich voor de kop slaan
verb
To bring the palm of one’s hand to one’s face as an expression of mixed humor and disbelief, disgust or shame; for example, when one is caught off-guard with a particularly bad pun.

What does "facepalm" mean?

  1. noun A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.
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What is "facepalm" in Dutch?

"facepalm" in Dutch is het gezicht in de handen verbergen, zich voor de kop slaan. facepalm means: A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations including exasperation, chagrin, frustration, embarrassment (one's own or vicarious), etc.

Are there other ways to say "facepalm" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "facepalm": het gezicht in de handen verbergen, zich voor de kop slaan.

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