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Met de neus in de boter vallen

Meaning: To arrive at exactly the right, lucky moment.

Language: Dutch

Literally: To fall with your nose in the butter

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: Tumble into the kitchen just as the fresh butter is churned and you land in good fortune — a cheerful Dutch stroke of luck.

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