de wind in de zeilen hebben

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compare French avoir le vent en poupe.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /də ˈʋɪnt ɪn də ˈzɛi̯.lə(n) ˈɦɛ.bə(n/

Verb

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de wind in de zeilen hebben

  1. (figuratively) to gain popularity, to enjoy increasing success

Conjugation

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