met de deur in huis vallen
to get straight to the point; to not beat around the bush
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/mɛt də døːr ɪn ɦœys ˈvɑ.lən/
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Cultural Note
Literally 'to fall with the door into the house,' this idiom means being very direct. It reflects the Dutch cultural value of directness (directheid), which is both celebrated and sometimes considered blunt by other cultures. The Dutch are famously direct communicators.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik val maar met de deur in huis: ik ga verhuizen.
I'll get straight to the point: I'm moving.
Sorry dat ik met de deur in huis val, maar we moeten praten.
Sorry for being so direct, but we need to talk.
Hij viel meteen met de deur in huis.
He got straight to the point right away.