Dodge

To avoid something by moving quickly or suddenly, To avoid answering a question or dealing with a situation directly, A quick, evasive movement to avoid being hit or caught

Dodge - Betydninger

To avoid something by moving quickly or suddenly

Eksempel: The player dodged the defender and scored a goal.

Brug: informalSammenhæng: sports, everyday situations

Bemærk: Commonly used in physical contexts to describe evading or sidestepping something

To avoid answering a question or dealing with a situation directly

Eksempel: He always dodges the issue whenever we ask him about his plans.

Brug: informalSammenhæng: conversations, discussions

Bemærk: Often used in informal settings to describe avoiding confrontation or difficult topics

A quick, evasive movement to avoid being hit or caught

Eksempel: The cat made a quick dodge to escape the approaching dog.

Brug: informalSammenhæng: casual situations

Bemærk: Can also refer to a sudden movement to avoid danger or capture

Synonymer for Dodge

evade

To avoid or escape from something through cleverness or trickery.

Eksempel: He tried to evade the question by changing the topic.

Bemærk: Evade often implies a deliberate attempt to escape or avoid something through cunning or deception.

avoid

To keep away from or prevent from happening.

Eksempel: She decided to avoid the busy street to save time.

Bemærk: Avoid is a more general term that can refer to staying away from something for various reasons, not necessarily involving trickery or deception.

sidestep

To avoid dealing with or discussing something directly by shifting focus or changing direction.

Eksempel: He tried to sidestep the issue by focusing on a different aspect of the problem.

Bemærk: Sidestep implies a strategic move to avoid a direct confrontation or discussion by shifting attention elsewhere.

circumvent

To find a way around or bypass something, especially a rule or restriction.

Eksempel: They found a way to circumvent the rules and gain an advantage.

Bemærk: Circumvent often involves finding a loophole or alternative route to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with the obstacle.

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Dodge a bullet

To narrowly avoid a serious problem or disaster.

Eksempel: I'm glad I dodged a bullet by not investing in that company.

Bemærk: The phrase 'dodge a bullet' is a metaphorical expression and does not involve physical movement as 'dodge' does.

Dodge the question

To avoid answering a question directly or to evade giving a clear response.

Eksempel: The politician tried to dodge the question about his involvement in the scandal.

Bemærk: In this context, 'dodge' is used figuratively to indicate avoiding a topic rather than physically moving out of the way.

Dodge a curveball

To successfully handle an unexpected or difficult situation.

Eksempel: She managed to dodge a curveball and complete the project on time.

Bemærk: Similar to 'dodge a bullet,' this phrase uses 'dodge' metaphorically to show skill in navigating challenges.

Dodge the issue

To avoid dealing with or confronting a particular matter or problem.

Eksempel: Instead of addressing the problem, he chose to dodge the issue altogether.

Bemærk: In this case, 'dodge' is used to imply sidestepping or evading a topic rather than physically moving.

Dodge between the raindrops

To smoothly navigate challenges or difficulties without being affected by them.

Eksempel: She seems to have a knack for dodging between the raindrops and avoiding trouble.

Bemærk: This phrase is a metaphorical expression indicating agility in avoiding problems rather than literal dodging of raindrops.

Dodge and weave

To move quickly and unpredictably to avoid being hit or caught.

Eksempel: The boxer showed his skill by dodging and weaving to avoid his opponent's punches.

Bemærk: While 'dodge' involves avoiding something, 'weave' adds the element of moving in a zigzag pattern to evade effectively.

Dodge through traffic

To skillfully navigate through a crowded area or traffic by moving quickly and avoiding obstacles.

Eksempel: The motorcyclist expertly dodged through traffic to reach his destination faster.

Bemærk: This phrase combines the idea of dodging with the action of moving through a congested space efficiently.

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Dodge (v)

In this context, 'dodge' means to avoid or evade something

Eksempel: He tried to dodge the question about his plans for the weekend.

Bemærk: The original verb 'dodge' refers specifically to avoiding something physically, while in slang, it can refer to avoiding questions or responsibilities.

Dodge (n)

In slang, 'dodge' can mean a successful or fortunate evasion or maneuver.

Eksempel: The car had a few dents and scratches, but it was still a good dodge.

Bemærk: In this slang usage, 'dodge' carries a positive connotation of skillfully avoiding trouble or danger.

Dodgeball (n)

Dodgeball is a popular game where players try to hit opponents with the ball while avoiding being hit.

Eksempel: Let's play a game of dodgeball at the park tomorrow.

Bemærk: In this case, 'dodgeball' refers to the specific game with rules and objectives, different from the general concept of 'dodge'.

Dodge (adj)

In slang, 'dodge' as an adjective means something that is shady, unreliable, or deceptive.

Eksempel: She gave me a dodge excuse for being late.

Bemærk: When used as an adjective, 'dodge' implies a negative quality of being untrustworthy, contrasting with its neutral or positive sense in its original form.

Dodge - Eksempler

I had to dodge the car that suddenly swerved into my lane.

She tried to dodge the question, but eventually had to give an answer.

The politician made a dodge to avoid answering the reporter's question.

Dodges grammatik

Dodge - Udsagnsord (Verb) / Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form)

Opslagsform: dodge

Bøjninger

Substantiv, flertal (Noun, plural): dodges

Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): dodge

Verbum, datid (Verb, past tense): dodged

Verbum, gerundium eller præsens participium (Verb, gerund or present participle): dodging

Verbum, 3. person ental nutid (Verb, 3rd person singular present): dodges

Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form): dodge

Verbum, nutid ikke 3. person ental (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): dodge

Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning

dodge indeholder 1 stavelser: dodge

Fonetisk transkription: ˈdäj

dodge , ˈdäj (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

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