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Upptäck hur engelska idiomer som "piece of work" och "cold fish" relaterar till obehagliga egenskaper på engelska.

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(as|) cross as two sticks [Fras]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: I can already tell she 'll be cross as two sticks when she finds out about the mess .

penny wise and pound foolish [Fras]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

Ex: He always buys the cheapest tools, but then they break quickly. He's penny wise and pound foolish.

rotten egg [Substantiv]

ruttet ägg

Ex: Be careful around him ; he 's a rotten egg , always starting arguments and causing conflicts .

Var försiktig runt honom; han är ett ruttet ägg, börjar alltid bråk och orsakar konflikter.

cold fish [Substantiv]

kall fisk

Ex: At social gatherings , she tends to be a bit of a cold fish , preferring to keep to herself rather than engaging with others .

Vid sociala sammankomster tenderar hon att vara lite av en kall fisk, föredrar att hålla sig för sig själv snarare än att engagera sig med andra.

piece of work [Fras]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with

Ex: My neighbor is a real piece of work .

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [Fras]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: Throughout the trial , the defendant 's demeanor remained cold as stone , even during emotional testimonies .

dog in the manger [Fras]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

Ex: The new employee doesn't like the project but won't let anyone else take over. He's acting like a dog in the manger.

off {one's} rocker [Fras]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: The politician is making outrageous claims , and people think he 's off his rocker .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [Fras]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: After staying up for days working on his novel, John started seeing imaginary characters. He's been as nutty as a fruitcake lately.

loose cannon [Substantiv]

en oförutsägbar faktor

Ex: The politician 's controversial statements are making him appear as a loose cannon , causing his party to worry about public perception .

Politikerns kontroversiella uttalanden får honom att framstå som en löskanon, vilket får hans parti att oroa sig för den allmänna uppfattningen.

all {one's} geese [are] swans [Mening]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

Ex:

(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [Fras]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: Be careful when dealing with him ; he 's as cunning as a fox and can trick you into making a bad deal .

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [Fras]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: The suspect in the crime is as slippery as an eel , making it challenging for the detectives to gather enough evidence .

(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill [Fras]

not true, real, or genuine

Ex: If she does n't practice more , her acting will appear as queer as a three-dollar bill on stage , and she wo n't get the lead role .

bats in the belfry [Fras]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: While the Johnsons may have their quirks , they 're not the only ones in the neighborhood with bats in the belfry .

(as|) mad as a (hatter|March hare) [Fras]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: In the past , people sometimes attributed eccentric behavior to being as mad as a hatter , unaware of the toxic effects of mercury exposure .

to [blow] hot and cold [Fras]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: Investors often blow hot and cold , which makes the market unpredictable .

the nature of the beast [Fras]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: If you 're starting a new job , remember that challenges are the nature of the beast ; stay focused and learn from them .

holier than the Pope [Fras]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

Ex: In the past , some religious authorities would accuse certain individuals of being holier than the Pope , questioning their motives .

bad egg [Substantiv]

rutten ägg

Ex: Be cautious around him ; he 's known to be a bad egg who will not hesitate to betray your trust .

Var försiktig runt honom; han är känd för att vara ett dåligt ägg som inte kommer att tveka att svika din tillit.

out of {one's} mind [Fras]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: The patient 's delusions and hallucinations indicate that he is out of his mind and needs immediate medical attention .

waste of skin [Fras]

a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space

Ex: Do n't bother with that guy ; he 's lazy and unreliable , a complete waste of skin .

(as|) quick as a dog can lick a dish [Fras]

used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

Ex: He made his decision quick as a dog can lick a dish , without taking the time to consider the consequences .

behind the times [Fras]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: You ca n’t expect him to understand modern music ; he ’s behind the times .

Personlighet
Obehagliga egenskaper	Oattraktiva egenskaper	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Skicklig & Smart	Stark och Självsäker	Honest
Nice	Livlig och energisk	Stolt & Arrogant	Meningslös eller Besvärlig