reus op lemen voeten

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • reus met lemen voeten (rare)

Etymology

Literally, “giant on loam feet”. From Daniel 2, 31-45.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrøːs ɔp ˈleː.mə(n) ˈvu.tə(n)/

Noun

reus op lemen voeten m (plural reuzen op lemen voeten, diminutive reusje op lemen voeten n)

  1. giant with feet of clay (someone or something impressive and seemingly strong with a hidden fatal defect)
    Synonym: kolos op lemen voeten
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