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Inflytande och Delaktighet - Betydelse & Obetydlighet

Dyka ner i engelska idiomer om betydelse och obetydelse, som "villospår" och "framstå som stor".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

a situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

Ex: When facing a natural disaster, having an evacuation plan in place becomes a matter of life and death for residents in vulnerable areas.
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big deal
[Substantiv]

something of high priority or special importance

en stor sak, något viktigt

en stor sak, något viktigt

Ex: The announcement caused a big deal in the media.Meddelandet orsakade **en stor uppståndelse** i media.
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crying need
[Substantiv]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

brådskande behov, skrikande behov

brådskande behov, skrikande behov

Ex: The growing hunger crisis in the region underscored a crying need for food assistance and support .Den växande hunger-krisen i regionen underströk ett **brådskande behov** av livsmedelshjälp och stöd.
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to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry

Ex: The economic challenges are expected loom large in the upcoming election campaign .
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to play a crucial role in causing other things in life to work the way they are supposed to

Ex: Engineers and scientists are the individuals who make the world go around by advancing technology and innovation.
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extra details that are added to a plan, idea, etc. that make it more complete or much better

Ex: The concept for the new app is innovative , and there 's meat on the bone for additional features and improvements .
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(of a person) behaving in a manner that is very exciting and attracts others' attention

Ex: She’s just the way she is on stage, larger-than-life.
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something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

Ex: With so many fast food restaurants in the city , hamburgers a dime a dozen.
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used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.
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something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use

Ex: In the world of global economics , the loss of a single job is often considered hill of beans.
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a person who is less qualified or important when compared to others in a company or organization

Ex: As an introvert attending a massive conference, I felt like a little frog in a big pond, trying to network with strangers.
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various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .
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third wheel
[Substantiv]

someone who is considered as an extra or unwanted person in a situation, especially in presence of a couple

det femte hjulet under vagnen, den påflugne

det femte hjulet under vagnen, den påflugne

Ex: I hate being the third wheel on their road trips; it's like they forget I'm even there.Jag hatar att vara **femte hjulet under vagnen** på deras roadtrips; det är som om de glömmer att jag ens är där.
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something very important and serious that cannot be joked about or underestimated

Ex: The rising crime rates in the neighborhood have made safety a no laughing matter for residents.
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red herring
[Substantiv]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

villospår, avledningsmanöver

villospår, avledningsmanöver

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .Konspirationsteorier som cirkulerar online är ofta fyllda med **villospår** för att vilseleda allmänheten och skapa förvirring.
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a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance , a million dollars can sometimes be small potatoes.
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chopped liver
[Substantiv]

a very insignificant individual or thing

femte hjulet under vagnen, en ingenting

femte hjulet under vagnen, en ingenting

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.Han skryter alltid om sina framgångar, men när det är min tur att dela, beter han sig som om jag är **en obetydlig person**.
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