achter de rug

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Dutch

Etymology

Literally, behind the back.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɑx.tər də ˈrʏx/
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Prepositional phrase

achter de rug

  1. (idiomatic) having ended in the recent past, especially for unpleasant things
    We hebben de negen uur durende reis achter de rug, maar nu zijn we in Frankrijk.
    The nine-hour journey is behind us, we're in France now.