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Boken Headway - Övre mellannivå - Enhet 12

Här hittar du ordförrådet från Enhet 12 i Headway Upper Intermediate kursboken, såsom "cushy", "digest", "apparent", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to [take] time

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument well can take a long time.
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get a life
get a life
[Mening]

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

Ex: I know you are bored, but telling everyone else to get a life is not helping.
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to [kill] (the|) time

to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex: I have 2 hours to kill before the class starts.So what are your plans?
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third time lucky
third time lucky
[interjektion]

used to express that after failing twice, one is bound to succeed on the third try

Tredje gången lucky, Tredje gången gillt

Tredje gången lucky, Tredje gången gillt

Ex: They had two attempts at baking the cake , and on the third time lucky , it came out perfectly .

De hade två försök att baka kakan, och tredje gången gillt, det blev perfekt.

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no time to lose

used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it

Ex: We can't afford delays; there's no time to be lost in this critical phase.
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cushy
cushy
[adjektiv]

involving minimal effort or hardship

lätt, bekväm

lätt, bekväm

Ex: While others struggled with challenging projects , she landed a cushy position with minimal stress .

Medan andra kämpade med utmanande projekt, fick hon en bekväm position med minimal stress.

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to [come] to life

to become lively and energetic

Ex: With the arrival of the carnival, the sleepy town square came to life with excitement and merriment.
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to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar)

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: I'd bet my life this isn't the last time we hear about it.
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better luck next time
better luck next time
[interjektion]

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

Bättre lycka nästa gång, Mer lycka nästa gång

Bättre lycka nästa gång, Mer lycka nästa gång

Ex: Better luck next time , I ’m sure you ’ll get it next time !

Bättre lycka nästa gång, jag är säker på att du kommer att få det nästa gång!

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new lease of life

another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

Ex: After a good night's sleep, she felt a new lease of life and was ready to tackle the day.
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for the time being

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

för tillfället, tills vidare

för tillfället, tills vidare

Ex: The current arrangement is acceptable for the time being, but we 'll need a long-term plan .

Den nuvarande arrangemanget är acceptabelt för tillfället, men vi kommer att behöva en långsiktig plan.

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to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: Their friendship has stood the test of time, growing stronger over the years.
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in the nick of time

only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening

i sista stund, precis i tid

i sista stund, precis i tid

Ex: In the nick of time, we managed to catch the last train .

I sista stund, lyckades vi ta det sista tåget.

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to [do] (anything|) for a quiet life

to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence

Ex: Tom didn't want to argue with his partner, so he agreed to compromise on their vacation plans in order to do for a quiet life.
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story of {one's} life

used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event

Ex: She finally liked someone, and he was moving abroad.Story of her life.
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to [run] the risk of {sth}

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

Ex: Skipping regular vehicle maintenance can run a risk of unexpected breakdowns on the road.
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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

genomföra, utföra

genomföra, utföra

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .

Innan ett beslut fattas är det avgörande att genomföra en kostnads-nyttoanalys av de föreslagna förändringarna.

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research
research
[Substantiv]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

forskning

forskning

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .

Lagets forskning om konsumentbeteendet styrde deras marknadsföringsstrategi för den nya produkten.

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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

bli,  bli

bli, bli

Ex: The noise became unbearable during construction .

Buller blev outhärdligt under byggnationen.

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apparent
apparent
[adjektiv]

easy to see or notice

tydlig, synlig

tydlig, synlig

Ex: It became apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .

Det blev tydligt att de inte hade för avsikt att avsluta projektet i tid.

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to [take] {sth} into account

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

Ex: The report doesn't take local needs into account, so its recommendations feel unrealistic.
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to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: Let's get this project going by dividing up the tasks.
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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

lida, uthärda

lida, uthärda

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .

Han led mycket smärta efter olyckan.

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stroke
stroke
[Substantiv]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

stroke, slaganfall

stroke, slaganfall

Ex: Common risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure , diabetes , high cholesterol , smoking , and obesity .

Vanliga riskfaktorer för stroke inkluderar högt blodtryck, diabetes, hög kolesterol, rökning och fetma.

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to digest
to digest
[Verb]

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

smälta, absorbera

smälta, absorbera

Ex: Digesting proteins involves the action of stomach acids .

Att smälta proteiner innebär verkan av magsyror.

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to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party, she played a game that encouraged guests to interact and break the ice.
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to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: Once you get a steady job, you'll be able to stand on your own feet.
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to grab
to grab
[Verb]

to attract or hold someone's attention or interest

fånga, dra till sig

fånga, dra till sig

Ex: The speaker 's passionate delivery and thought-provoking ideas grabbed the audience .

Talarens passionerade framförande och tankeväckande idéer fångade publiken.

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to [follow] {one's} nose

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

Ex: If the data is unclear, follow your nose and choose the option that feels right.
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

följa

följa

Ex: Follow the arrows on the floor to navigate through the museum .

Följ pilarna på golvet för att navigera genom museet.

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pattern
pattern
[Substantiv]

the way according to which something normally happens or is done

mönster, modell

mönster, modell

Ex: Detectives noticed a pattern in the burglaries occurring in the neighborhood .

Detektiverna upptäckte ett mönster i inbrotten som skedde i grannskapet.

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to put on
to put on
[Verb]

to gain weight, often in a short period of time

lägga på sig, gå upp i vikt

lägga på sig, gå upp i vikt

Ex: He didn't realize he had put on so much weight until he tried his old jeans.

Han insåg inte att han hade lagt på sig så mycket tills han provade sina gamla jeans.

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awake
awake
[adjektiv]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

vaken, alert

vaken, alert

Ex: They were wide awake despite staying up late to finish their project .

De var vakna trots att de hade stannat uppe sent för att avsluta sitt projekt.

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to withdraw

to remove oneself from social interaction or avoid contact with others

dra sig tillbaka, isolera sig

dra sig tillbaka, isolera sig

Ex: Feeling socially awkward , he withdrew from the conversation and focused on his phone instead .

Kände sig socialt obekväm, drog han sig tillbaka från konversationen och fokuserade istället på sin telefon.

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that is life (for you|)

used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation

Ex: The project didn’t go as planned, but that’s life for you.
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two (can|could) play (that|this|the) game

used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

Ex: He threatened to delay the deal, so I reminded him that two could play that game.
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enough
enough
[Bestämningsord]

to a necessary amount

tillräcklig, nog

tillräcklig, nog

Ex: His explanation was clear enough for everyone to understand .

Hans förklaring var tillräckligt tydlig för att alla skulle förstå.

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whole
whole
[adjektiv]

including every part, member, etc.

hel, fullständig

hel, fullständig

Ex: They read the whole story aloud in class .

De läste hela historien högt i klassen.

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all
all
[Bestämningsord]

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

alla, varje

alla, varje

Ex: They have watched all the episodes of that series .

De har tittat på alla avsnitt av den serien.

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each
each
[Bestämningsord]

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately

varje, var och en

varje, var och en

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plenty
plenty
[Pronomen]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

mycket, rikligt

mycket, rikligt

Ex: The holiday sale provided plenty of discounts on various products .

Högtidsförsäljningen erbjöd gott om rabatter på olika produkter.

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a great deal

to a large extent

Ex: She cares a great deal about her family's well-being.
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hardly
hardly
[adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

knappt, nästan inte

knappt, nästan inte

Ex: She hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .

Hon knappt märkte de subtila förändringarna i rummets inredning.

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several
several
[Bestämningsord]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

flera

flera

Ex: She received several invitations to different events this weekend.

Hon fick flera inbjudningar till olika evenemang denna helg.

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none
none
[Bestämningsord]

not any of the members of a group of people or things

ingen, inget

ingen, inget

Ex: None of the applicants met the qualifications for the job , so the position remained vacant .

Ingen av de sökande uppfyllde kvalifikationerna för jobbet, så positionen förblev vakant.

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no
no
[Bestämningsord]

used to say there is none of something

ingen, det finns ingen

ingen, det finns ingen

Ex: I have no idea what you 're talking about .

Jag har ingen aning om vad du pratar om.

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few
few
[Bestämningsord]

a small unspecified number of people or things

få, några

få, några

Ex: We should arrive in a few minutes.

Vi borde ankomma om några minuter.

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few
few
[Bestämningsord]

a small unspecified number of people or things

få, några

få, några

Ex: We should arrive in a few minutes.

Vi borde ankomma om några minuter.

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a little
a little
[adverb]

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

lite, lätt

lite, lätt

Ex: I added a little sugar to the tea.

Jag lade till lite socker i teet.

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little
little
[Bestämningsord]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

lite, en liten

lite, en liten

Ex: We have little information about the incident .

Vi har lite information om händelsen.

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most
most
[Bestämningsord]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

de flesta, största delen

de flesta, största delen

Ex: Most students in the class preferred the new teaching method .

De flesta eleverna i klassen föredrog den nya undervisningsmetoden.

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to [get] the bug

to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession

Ex: After volunteering, I got the bug for helping others.
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(such|what) a pain

someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience

Ex: The paperwork for this project is what a pain.
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to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks

to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

Ex: The severity of the car accident only hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw the damage to my car.
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(and|) not before time (too|)

used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting

Ex: She finally spoke up at the meeting, and not before time, as everyone was waiting for her input.
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any old time

at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling

Ex: Any old time you feel like chatting, just call me.
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(that|this) [is] more like it

used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation

Ex: He’s been working hard all week, and now that is more like ita well-deserved break.
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fancy that
fancy that
[interjektion]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

Tänk dig det!, Det var som tusan!

Tänk dig det!, Det var som tusan!

Ex: He won the lottery again ?Fancy that !

Han vann lotteriet igen? Tänk dig!

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this and that

a variety of unspecified things or situations

Ex: I spent the afternoon doing this and that around the house.
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those were the days

used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time

Ex: My grandparents often say, those were the days, reminiscing about their youth.
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that is all {~noun}
that is all
[Mening]

used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter

Ex: He apologized once and for all, and that is all he could do.
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these things happen

used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them

Ex: I didn’t win the competition, but these things happen when there’s tough competition.
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to [be|have] one of those days

used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating

Ex: Sometimes we all have one of those days when everything feels like a challenge.
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these things are sent to try us

used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience

Ex: I missed the flight, and it seemed like the end of the world, but these things are sent to try us, aren’t they?
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to [leave] it at that

to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action

Ex: After hearing her side, I think it’s best to just leave it at that and not argue.
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how does {sth} grab you?

used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion

Ex: How does an early morning start for the meeting grab you?It might be easier.
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that is the spirit

used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: Even though the project was tough, he kept pushing forward.That is the spirit.
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to [have] (a|the|this) feeling

to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation

Ex: We should take precautions because I have a feeling this situation might get worse.
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to come to

to reach a conclusion or make a choice after careful consideration and evaluation of various options or possibilities

komma till, nå till

komma till, nå till

Ex: The couple had a long conversation and came to an understanding about their future .

Paret hade en lång konversation och kom fram till en förståelse om sin framtid.

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dead
dead
[adverb]

to an absolute or complete extent

helt, absolut

helt, absolut

Ex: They were dead silent during the whole meeting .

De var helt tysta under hela mötet.

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on time
on time
[adverb]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

i tid, prickligt

i tid, prickligt

Ex: She cooked the meal on time for the dinner party .

Hon lagade måltiden i tid för middagsbjudningen.

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(about|high) time

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

Ex: It is about time the city repaired these roads.
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