Beteende och Tillvägagångssätt - Inte uppmärksam

Behärska engelska idiomer som relaterar till att inte vara uppmärksam, som "asleep at the wheel" och "brown study".

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

to get one's mind off something

[Fras]

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.That'll keep your mind off things.

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brown study

[Substantiv]

a state in which one is very deep in thought and not aware of one's surroundings

djup fundering, total fördjupning

Ex: While waiting for the bus , he often slips into a brown study, imagining distant places and adventures .Medan han väntar på bussen, försvinner han ofta in i **djupa funderingar**, föreställande sig avlägsna platser och äventyr.

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to give somebody or something a once-over

[Fras]

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car, it's essential to give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear.

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if it was a snake, it would have bitten you

[Mening]

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.Your friend chuckles and says, "If it were a snake, it would have bitten you!"

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XYZ

[Mening]

used to tell someone that the zipper of their pants is open

Ex: At the office meeting, my coworker mouthed 'XYZ' when he noticed my open zipper, allowing me to address it without any workplace awkwardness.

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(head) in the clouds

[Fras]

used to say that a person is thinking about things that are unrealistic or impractical

Ex: The professor's lectures are so abstract; it's like he has his head in the clouds and doesn't connect with the practical aspects of the subject.

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asleep at the wheel

[Fras]

not paying attention or not doing one's job properly, often resulting in mistakes or negative consequences

Ex: The government has been asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change, they haven't done enough to reduce carbon emissions.

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