is only worsening before it looks like it will get better

Dutch translation: ... moet eerst nog verder in het stof bijten voordat een verbetering in zicht is

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English term or phrase:is only worsening before it looks like it will get better
Dutch translation:... moet eerst nog verder in het stof bijten voordat een verbetering in zicht is

13:36 Feb 24, 2010
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English to Dutch translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Economics
English term or phrase: is only worsening before it looks like it will get better
Hoe zou je de eerste zin van onderstaande alinea het beste kunnen vertalen?

The European online casino gambling and e-commerce situation is only worsening before it looks like it will get better. For several years now the European Commission has negotiated with a dozen or so nations for more inclusive gambling regulations that allow offshore online casinos access to their country. In the past year though the European Court of Justice has gotten involved and largely supports the agenda that will force countries to open their doors to foreign gambling companies and foreign competition. Hot on the list right now is Spain, a contentious disagreement has already erupted and the European officials are asserting that Spain is breaking some EU laws by giving tax breaks only to the players winnings from Spanish gaming companies.
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Local time: 06:14
... moet eerst nog verder in het stof bijten voordat een verbetering in zicht is
Explanation:
onderwerp van die zin is dan: "De Europese gokmarkt voor online casino's en e-commerce ..."
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Ron Willems
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Local time: 06:14
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4 +3... moet eerst nog verder in het stof bijten voordat een verbetering in zicht is
Ron Willems
4verslechtert alleen maar voordat hij er misschien beter uit gaat zien
Jan Willem van Dormolen (X)


  

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verslechtert alleen maar voordat hij er misschien beter uit gaat zien


Explanation:
Stroef Engels, stroef Nederlands :-(

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... moet eerst nog verder in het stof bijten voordat een verbetering in zicht is


Explanation:
onderwerp van die zin is dan: "De Europese gokmarkt voor online casino's en e-commerce ..."

Ron Willems
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agree  Kitty Brussaard: Mooi gevonden hoor!
36 mins
  -> merci :)

agree  Roel Verschueren: 'in het stof bijten' zou nog iets beter kunnen, maar je hebt wel de stijl te pakken, Ron// ik dacht eerder aan: 'het moet eerst nog slechter voor het beter wordt'. Zegt eigenlijk hetzelfde.
7 hrs
  -> dank je, en je hebt gelijk. ik dacht aan "moet eerst nog dieper door het dal / door een dieper dal", maar dat kun je volgens mij zo niet zeggen. of wel?

agree  sindy cremer
7 hrs
  -> dank je wel.
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