Boken Headway - Avancerad - Enhet 4

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

förlorad sak

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

situation där någon inte längre kan tolerera något

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

olöst problem

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

jämna ut spelplanen

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

hal backe

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

väckarklocka

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

tydlig skillnad

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

har en stark lust att resa

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

försök vars framgång är osäker

a treatment that is not fair or equal

orättvis behandling

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

öm punkt

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

önsketänkande

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it

given sak

a thing that is only chosen when every other option or alternative has failed

sista tillgängliga alternativet

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

efter att ha övervägt något noggrant

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

frälsande nåd

a situation or thing that has both positive and negative aspects or consequences, making it difficult to assess whether it is ultimately beneficial or detrimental

blandad välsignelse

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

vara rädd eller osäker

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

fastnat

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

skrik

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritism

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

spratt

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

sängliggande

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

handbojor

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

mycket allvarlig (sjukdom)

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

svimma

marked by ill omens or signs, especially of future misfortune or failure

olycksbådande

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

omtänksam

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

excentrisk

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

ovanligt

the process of reasoning from general principles or premises to a specific conclusion

avdrag

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

skeptisk