Kunskap och Förståelse - Understanding

Upptäck hur engelska idiomatiska uttryck som "glödlampestund" och "läsa mellan raderna" hänger samman med förståelse på engelska.

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to be able to show or recognize a difference between two individuals or things

Ex: She can't even tell a hawk from a handsaw, so I wouldn't trust her to make important decisions.

open book [Substantiv]

en öppen bok

Ex: I appreciate how she 's always straightforward and honest ; she 's like an open book .

Jag uppskattar hur hon alltid är rak och ärlig; hon är som en öppen bok.

to [read] {sb} like a book [Fras]

to be able to easily understand what someone is thinking about or what their intention is

Ex: She can read him like a book ; she always knows when something is bothering him .

to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: Our investigative team is determined to get to the heart of the corruption scandal and expose the key players involved .

to [read] between the lines [Fras]

to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

Ex: His resignation letter was polite , but if you read between the lines , you can tell he was dissatisfied with the company .

head trip [Substantiv]

en intensiv upplevelse

Ex: Climbing that mountain and watching the sunrise was a real head trip ; I 'll never forget that breathtaking view .

Att klättra på det berget och titta på soluppgången var en riktig huvudresa; jag kommer aldrig att glömma den där fantastiska utsikten.

to frequently repeat something to someone so that they finally learn or memorize it

Ex: Despite repeated warnings, the importance of data security was not drummed into the employees' heads, leading to a major breach.

quick off the mark [Fras]

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

Ex: In the world of technology , companies that are quick off the mark can gain a significant competitive edge

in words of one syllable [Fras]

in a tone or manner that can be understood by many

Ex: The teacher always explains difficult math concepts in words of one syllable , which helps the students a lot .

to suddenly realize the truth about a situation

Ex: Her research and discussions with experts helped the scales fall from her eyes , and she grasped the significance of climate change .

light bulb moment [Fras]

a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: She had a light bulb moment when she figured out how to solve the puzzle .

to [shed] light on {sth} [Fras]

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The new documentary sheds light on the environmental impact of deforestation in the Amazon .

Kunskap och Förståelse
Knowledge	Logik & Visdom	Medvetenhet eller Omedvetenhet	Nyheter & Information
Ignorance	Understanding	Brist på förståelse	Brist på förståelse
Realization	Minns	Glömma	Expertise
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