zoete broodjes bakken

Dutch

Alternative forms

• platte broodjes bakken

Etymology

Literally, “to bake sweet buns”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌzutə ˈbroːtjəs ˈbɑkə(n)/

Verb

zoete broodjes bakken

1. (idiomatic) to grovel, to fawn, especially after having said something bold or controversial before; to attempt to reingratiate
   • 2007, Jeanette Molema, kwaad daglicht, Callenbach, first edition, 43.

     Davita loopt op haar af en zegt rustig: 'Sorry, wat ik gisteren tegen je zei was niet aardig.'
     Ria's gezicht staat ineens hooghartig.
     'Gaan we zoete broodjes bakken?' zegt ze sarcastisch.

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Conjugation

Conjugation of zoete broodjes bakken: see bakken.