de wind in de zeilen hebben

Dutch

Etymology

Compare French avoir le vent en poupe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /də ˈʋɪnt ɪn də ˈzɛi̯.lə(n) ˈɦɛ.bə(n/

Verb

de wind in de zeilen hebben

  1. (figuratively) to gain popularity, to enjoy increasing success

Conjugation