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a creaking door hangs longest
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een krakende deur blijft het langst hangen
used to imply that people who seem to be in worse health could potentially live longer than those who appear to be healthier
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een krakende deur blijft het langst hangen
used to imply that something that is old or of poor quality is often more durable or long-lasting than something new or of better quality
Voorbeeld
The marathon runner was surprised to learn that his friend, who had always been overweight and inactive, had outlived many of their healthier peers, proving that a creaking door hangs longest.
The old radio had been in the family for generations and was still working, providing clear sound and reminding the family that a creaking door hangs longest.
