Säkerhet och Möjlighet - Unexpected

Utforska engelska idiomer som relaterar till det oväntade, inklusive 'dyka upp som en dålig penny' och 'ur tomma intet'.

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damp squib [Fras]

something that fails to be what everyone expected

something that fails to be what everyone expected

Ex: The highly anticipated movie turned out to be a damp squib , with poor reviews and low box office earnings .

out of thin air [Fras]

in a way that is sudden and often unreal

Ex: She came up with that brilliant business idea out of thin air during our brainstorming session .

to [take] the cake [Fras]

to be the most surprising, outrageous, or absurd

Ex: All of the reviews were bad , but hers took the cake .

to [throw] {sb} a (curveball|curve) [Fras]

to introduce a surprising or unexpected element or challenge into a situation

Ex: The reporter threw the candidate a curve by asking about his past drug use.

(as|) large as life [Fras]

used to express a sense of astonishment or surprise when encountering someone or something

Ex: When I walked into the room , there was my childhood friend , as large as life , standing in the crowd .

to [catch] {sb} napping [Fras]

to surprise or outsmart someone who is not paying attention or is unprepared

Ex: The clever student caught the teacher napping and managed to sneak out of class unnoticed.

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} [hand] in the cookie jar [Fras]

to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or inappropriate

Ex: A lot of people had their hands in the cookie jar at the company.

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [Fras]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: I caught my roommate with his pants down when he was trying to sneak out without doing his chores.

to [drop|explode] a bombshell [Fras]

to reveal unexpected and shocking news or information that has a strong impact on those who receive it

Ex: She dropped a bombshell when she announced that she was resigning from her job to start her own business .

pig in a poke [Fras]

something bought or accepted without being properly examined first and then leading to disappointment

Ex: I bought that used car without a proper inspection , and it turned out to be a pig in a poke .

to [pull] a rabbit out of the hat [Fras]

to solve a seemingly impossible problem or accomplish an extremely difficult goal unexpectedly

Ex: The team faced a seemingly impossible deadline , but they managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat and finish the project ahead of schedule .

the bubble [burst] [Mening]

used to refer to the abrupt termination of a favorable or fortunate situation

Ex: When the bubble bursts on these toys , a lot of people are going to be left with a lot of worthless trinkets .

flash in the pan [Fras]

someone who experiences temporary success or achievement but ultimately fails to maintain it in the long term

Ex: He was a flash in the pan in the music industry , with one hit song that quickly faded into obscurity .

to [blow] {one's} mind [Fras]

to deeply astonish or amaze someone, often by presenting them with something unexpected or extraordinary

Ex: The beauty of the night sky in the desert truly blew my mind ; I 'd never seen so many stars before .

beyond {one's} wildest (dreams|fantasies) [Fras]

used to mean that something that is significantly surpassing what an individual could have ever anticipated or hoped for

Ex: Winning the lottery was beyond my wildest dreams ; I never thought I 'd be so lucky .

(glued|rooted) to the spot [Fras]

not capable of moving due to being shocked or frightened

Ex: When I saw the ghostly figure in the abandoned house , I was glued to the spot , unable to run or scream .

out of nowhere [adverb]

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

ur ingenstans

Ex: A deer darted out of nowhere and caused the car to swerve off the road .

En hjort dök upp härifrån och fick bilen att svänga av vägen.

to {not} [know] what [hit] {sb} [Fras]

to become extremely shocked or confused as a result of something undesirable that suddenly happens

Ex: A sinfully attractive man who knows what he wants, Rafael seduces Cherri before she knows what hits her.

to [turn] up like a bad penny [Fras]

to reappear where one is not welcome or needed

Ex: I try to avoid Jessica , but wherever I go she turns up like a bad penny !

to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks [Fras]

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

Ex: The news of her accident hit me like a ton of bricks .

Säkerhet och Möjlighet
Certainty	Uncertainty	Osannolika situationer	Omöjlighet
Lycka & Slump	Possibility	Likelihood	Förväntningar
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definitiv eller Oundviklig