Boken Headway - Avancerad - Det sista ordet (enhet 8)

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

olyckor kommer att hända i den bästa av familjer

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

handlingar säger mer än ord

something that is really terrible to experience

ett öde värre än döden

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

bakom varje stor man står en kvinna

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

normal del av jobbet

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

vill ha två saker samtidigt

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

mycket oklart

used to describe someone who shares the same qualities, preferences, or values as the person being referred to, often expressing approval or admiration for their similar mindset or behavior

liknar en annan person

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

pojkar är pojkar

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

i slutet

the unexpected appearance or remebrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

viskning från det förflutna

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ingen smärta, ingen vinst

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

säkra före det osäkra

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

dåliga saker kommer i tre

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

bra saker kommer i tre

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

äpplet faller inte långt från päronträdet

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

bättre sent än aldrig

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

precis vad som behövs

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

gör inte något som jag inte skulle göra

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

vara inte för någon att säga

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

var förbannad om någon gör det, förbannad om någon inte gör det

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

sinnet boggle

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

orkar inte tänka på

to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

träffa och hälsa

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

helt rättvist

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

från nolla till hjälte

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

nära och kära

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

Använd det eller förlora det

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

chockablock

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

walk the talk

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

namn och skam