eigen schuld, dikke bult

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “own fault, fat bump (type of injury)”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɛi̯.ɣə(n) ˈsxʏlt ˌdɪ.kə ˈbʏlt/
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Phrase

eigen schuld, dikke bult

  1. Expresses that one thinks a realised negative outcome is deserved; e.g. just deserts, reaping what one sows, having it coming, serving someone right
    Synonym: grote muil, dikke lip.
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