tussen de oren
English translation: all in the mind
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| 4 +2 | all in the mind |
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| 4 +1 | in the mind |
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| 3 | between the ears |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1in the mind Explanation: (the reason for) decreasing purchasing power is in the mind (of people) or someting similar... |
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16 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +2
peer agreement (net): +2all in the mind Explanation: The expression 'tussen de oren' is used to refer to sentiments/feelings etc. that are 'imaginary' and not based on 'reality': it's all in the mind! The term is also well-known in the context of psychosomatic disorders. |
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