Mängder - Extremity

Utforska engelska idiomer som relaterar till extremitet, inklusive "gå överstyr" och "tand och nagel".

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(a|one) hell of a {sth} [Fras]

used when wanting to emphasize the extent of something one is saying

Ex: That was one hell of a movie !

to [go] overboard [Fras]

to be extreme or excessive in one's doings

Ex: She went overboard with the decorations for the party , turning her house into a fairy tale castle .

over the top [adverb]

på ett överdrivet sätt

Ex: The decorations at the wedding were way over the top, with chandeliers and a live orchestra.

Dekorationerna på bröllopet var överdrivna, med ljuskronor och ett liveorkester.

thick and fast [Fras]

with great speed and in high numbers

Ex: Distress calls were pouring in , thick and fast , from all over the area .

to the core [Fras]

in an extreme manner or in every aspect possible

Ex: The old house is charming to the core , with its vintage decor and historical architecture .

up a storm [Fras]

in a very enthusiastic and energetic way

Ex: She was cooking up a storm in the kitchen, preparing a feast for the family.

to (the|) death [Fras]

used for emphasizing the intensity or extent of something

Ex: The two rival gangs were locked in a turf war , ready to fight to the death for control of the neighborhood .

to the [bone] [Fras]

used to show the extent or intensity of something

Ex: I can't believe you pushed me into the pool! Now I have to walk home soaked to the bone!

tooth and nail [Fras]

with all the resources, determination, and strength that one has

Ex: She fought tooth and nail to protect her family 's interests in the lawsuit .

a whale of {sth} [Fras]

used to say that something is extremely good or abundant

Ex: He caught a whale of a fish during his fishing trip ; it was almost as big as him !

at the top of {one's} lungs [Fras]

as loud as one is capable of

Ex: The children were playing and laughing at the top of their lungs in the park .

{one's} guts out [Fras]

with as much effort as possible

Ex: After the breakup , she cried her guts out for weeks .

like hell [Fras]

used to emphasize the intensity or speed of something

Ex: She screamed like hell when she saw the spider in her room .

{one's} (ass|butt) off [Fras]

with a significant amount of effort and dedication

Ex: He 's been studying his ass off all night to prepare for the exam .

{one's} [heart] out [Fras]

in an intense, energetic, and enthusiastic way

Ex: She sang her heart out during the performance , moving the audience to tears .

{one's} [head] off [Fras]

in a very loud and unrestrained manner

Ex: The baby was crying his head off all night ; it was hard to get any sleep .

as sin [Fras]

used to emphasize the intensity or extremeness of something, often a negative quality or characteristic

Ex: Her sense of fashion was tacky as sin ; she wore mismatched colors and patterns .

Mängder
Distance	Extent	Intensitet eller Betoning	Extremity
Stort antal eller belopp	Litet antal eller mängd	Speed