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Upptäck hur engelska idiomatiska uttryck som "komma med i programmet" och "vända ett nytt blad" relaterar till förändring på engelska.

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
in stone
in stone
[Fras]

in a way that is not possible to be changed

hugget i sten, slutgiltigt bestämt

hugget i sten, slutgiltigt bestämt

Ex: The rules of the competition are set in stone, and all participants must adhere to them. 
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in a rut
in a rut
[Fras]

in the same situation for such a long time that it is no longer appealing

fast i gamla hjulspår, fast i rutinen

fast i gamla hjulspår, fast i rutinen

Ex: After working the same job for years, he felt like he was in a rut and needed a new challenge. 
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to [come] of age

to reach a significant stage in development and become accepted by the majority of people

slå igenom på allvar, bli allmänt accepterad

slå igenom på allvar, bli allmänt accepterad

Ex: The young artist's latest exhibition was a testament to her talent and creativity, a sign that she had truly come of age in the art world. 
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sea change
sea change
[Substantiv]

a complete or notable change compared to what the situation originally was

genomgripande förändring, stor omställning

genomgripande förändring, stor omställning

Ex: His travels around the world brought about a sea change in his perspective, making him more open-minded and understanding. 
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bird of passage

someone who only tends to stay at a place, particularly a house, for a relatively short period of time before moving on to another

ständig kringflackande person, person som aldrig stannar länge

ständig kringflackande person, person som aldrig stannar länge

Ex: She's a true bird of passage, constantly traveling to different countries for work and adventure. 
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ups and downs

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

upp- och nedgångar, bra och dåliga tider

upp- och nedgångar, bra och dåliga tider

Ex: In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable. 
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to [change] hands

to be passed to another owner

byta ägare, gå över till en ny ägare

byta ägare, gå över till en ny ägare

Ex: The old family farm changed hands when it was passed down to the next generation. 
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to [pass] (on|) the (torch|baton)

to allow another person to continue one's work or to take care of one's responsibilities

lämna över stafettpinnen, lämna över ansvaret

lämna över stafettpinnen, lämna över ansvaret

Ex: After years of leading the company, the CEO decided it was time to pass the baton to a younger, capable successor. 
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second nature
second nature
[Substantiv]

something that becomes so familiar to someone that it can be done without thinking

en andra natur, ren rutin

en andra natur, ren rutin

Ex: For the seasoned pianist, playing complex compositions has become second nature, and they can perform effortlessly. 
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to [turn] over a new leaf

to make changes to one's behavior or mindset in order to become a better and more responsible person

vända blad, börja om på nytt

vända blad, börja om på nytt

Ex: Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not smoking any more. 
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to [break|kick] the habit

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

bli av med en dålig vana, sluta med en ovana

bli av med en dålig vana, sluta med en ovana

Ex: He decided to break his habit of smoking by seeking support and using nicotine replacement therapy. 
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roller coaster
roller coaster
[Substantiv]

a situation or experience that involves significant ups and downs, sudden changes, or intense shifts in emotions, circumstances, or events

en riktig berg-och-dalbana, fullt av upp- och nedgångar

en riktig berg-och-dalbana, fullt av upp- och nedgångar

Ex: Their relationship was a roller coaster, marked by passionate highs and heartbreaking lows. 
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to [change] the face of {sth}

to fundamentally transform something, often with far-reaching consequence

förändra något i grunden, förändra bilden av något

förändra något i grunden, förändra bilden av något

Ex: The construction of the new skyscraper will change the face of the city's skyline. 
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ebb and flow

a regular or repeated change

upp- och nedgångar, naturliga svängningar

upp- och nedgångar, naturliga svängningar

Ex: The ebb and flow of state politics and power. 
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to [be] (stuck|caught|locked) in a time warp

to stay the same despite time and progress in society, technology, or culture

ha fastnat i det förflutna, inte ha hängt med tiden

ha fastnat i det förflutna, inte ha hängt med tiden

Ex: The vintage diner has remained virtually unchanged for decades, creating the feeling of a place stuck in a time warp. 
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to [ring] out the old (year|)

to let go of outdated practices or beliefs and embrace changes

lämna det gamla bakom sig, ta farväl av det gamla

lämna det gamla bakom sig, ta farväl av det gamla

Ex: After years of using typewriters, the company decided to ring out the old and transition to computerized systems. 
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shifting sands
shifting sands
[Substantiv]

something that is changing all the time and cannot be easily predicted

ett föränderligt läge, ett svårförutsägbart läge

ett föränderligt läge, ett svårförutsägbart läge

Ex: Investing in the stock market can feel like walking on shifting sands, as the values of stocks can fluctuate rapidly. 
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to [go] through the roof

(especially of prices) to increase suddenly and dramatically

skjuta i höjden, rusa upp

skjuta i höjden, rusa upp

Ex: After the announcement of the new product, the demand for it went through the roof, causing the company's stock price to soar. 
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to [go] through the floor

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

rasa, falla kraftigt

rasa, falla kraftigt

Ex: When the company's financial troubles were revealed, its stock prices went through the floor. 
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to [leave|let] well (enough|) alone

to not interfere with or try to improve something that is already satisfactory or functioning well

inte pilla på det som fungerar, låta det vara som det är

inte pilla på det som fungerar, låta det vara som det är

Ex: I should have let well enough alone, but instead I tried to help and only made things worse. 
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to [get] with the program

to follow the current plans, expectations, or rules, often indicating a need to adjust, cooperate, or keep up to date with others or the existing situation

hänga med i svängarna, anpassa sig

hänga med i svängarna, anpassa sig

Ex: The older generation needs to embrace digital technology and get with the program to stay connected in today's world. 
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