ver van huis

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “far from home”.

Adjective

ver van huis (used only predicatively, comparative verder van huis, superlative verst van huis)

  1. (idiomatic) In a difficult situation and far from reaching one's goal; in a pickle.
    Zonder de steun van de anderen zijn we ver van huis. ― Without the others' support we're in a bit of a pickle.
    Als je de boete niet betaalt ben je straks nog verder van huis. ― If you don't pay the fine you'll be in an even worse situation soon.

Usage notes

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