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Vardagsliv - Nöje och Underhållning

Utforska engelska idiomer om nöje och underhållning med exempel som 'get a kick out of' och 'push the boat out'.

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English idioms related to Everyday Life
to [raise] the roof

to make a lot of noise due to loudly cheering, shouting, celebrating, playing music, etc.

Ex: The crowd at the concert was so enthusiastic that they really raised the roof with their cheers and applause. 
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(out|) on the town

used to refer to the action of visiting multiple restaurants, bars, etc. in an attempt to have a good time

gå ut på stan, gå ut och roa sig

gå ut på stan, gå ut och roa sig

Ex: I had a night on the town with my closest friends from school last weekend. 
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to [push] the boat out

to spend much money for parties and celebrations

slå på stort, kosta på sig ordentligt

slå på stort, kosta på sig ordentligt

Ex: Sarah decided to push the boat out for her parents' 50th wedding anniversary and threw a lavish party at their favorite restaurant. 
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to [have] the time of {one's} [life]

to have a lot of fun and really enjoy oneself

ha sitt livs roligaste stund, ha fantastiskt roligt

ha sitt livs roligaste stund, ha fantastiskt roligt

Ex: During their honeymoon in Paris, Mary and John had the time of their lives exploring the city's romantic streets and savoring delicious French cuisine. 
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to [kick] up {one's} heels

to experience an enjoyable time, particularly by spending time at parties

slå klackarna i taket, släppa loss

slå klackarna i taket, släppa loss

Ex: After a long and tiring week at work, Sarah was eager to kick up her heels and unwind at the weekend music festival. 
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to [make] the most (out|) of {sth}

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

få ut det mesta av något, utnyttja något så mycket som möjligt

få ut det mesta av något, utnyttja något så mycket som möjligt

Ex: Since we have only a few hours in the city, let's make the most out of our time by visiting the most iconic landmarks. 
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(just|) for kicks

just for the sake of having a good time

bara för skojs skull, bara på kul

bara för skojs skull, bara på kul

Ex: Tom decided to go bungee jumping just for kicks, even though he had a fear of heights. 
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for the hell of it

for no particular reason except for having fun

bara för skojs skull, bara på kul

bara för skojs skull, bara på kul

Ex: We decided to take a spontaneous road trip, driving across the country just for the hell of it. 
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to [get] a kick out of {sth}

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

få stor glädje av något, tycka att något är riktigt kul

få stor glädje av något, tycka att något är riktigt kul

Ex: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach. 
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[enjoy] {sth} while it [last]

used to say that one should cherish every moment of something enjoyable as they might never get another chance

njuta så länge det varar, ta vara på det medan man kan

njuta så länge det varar, ta vara på det medan man kan

Ex: The warm summer weather is here, so let's enjoy it while it lasts before the colder months arrive. 
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to [make] it rain

to throw one's money to a stripper in order to attract her attention or to show one's wealth or support

kasta sedlar på en strippa, låta pengar regna över en strippa

kasta sedlar på en strippa, låta pengar regna över en strippa

Ex: After receiving a substantial bonus at work, Michael decided to make it rain at the casino, gambling away a significant portion of his earnings. 
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to [shoot] (some|) hoops

(in the game of basketball) to take some shots without taking part in an actual game

kasta lite basket, skjuta några skott

kasta lite basket, skjuta några skott

Ex: After work, the coworkers like to shoot hoops at the local park to unwind and get some exercise. 
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in the can

(of a movie or video) completed and ready to be released

klar för release, färdig och redo

klar för release, färdig och redo

Ex: With all the paperwork signed and the details finalized, the project is now officially in the can. 
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Elvis has left the building

used to inform an audience that the famous person, often a performer like Elvis Presley, has finished their show and left the premises

showen är över, det var allt

showen är över, det var allt

Ex: After the graduation ceremony ended, the principal announced, "Elvis has left the building," signaling the official conclusion of the event. 
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