met zijn talenten woekeren
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, “to practice usury with one's talents”. After the work-ethic interpretation of the biblical parable of the talents. In the contemporary sense since the 19th century. Compare German mit seinen Pfunden wuchern (“to exploit one's talents”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Verb
[edit]- (idiomatic) to exploit one’s talents (gifts) to the full
Conjugation
[edit]Conjugation of met zijn talenten woekeren: see woekeren.