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Upptäck hur engelska idiomer som "hålla skenet uppe" och "krokodiltårar" relaterar till förevändningar på engelska.

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
in name (only|alone)

used for saying that a person, thing, situation etc. is not actually like what their description, label, or title suggests

Ex: The committee had a diverse membership in name only, with token representation but little meaningful inclusion or participation.
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to [keep] up appearances

to act and behave as if everything is fine so that others do not find out about one's problems

Ex: The couple's troubled marriage was hidden from friends and family as they tried to keep up appearances of a perfect relationship.
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lip service
lip service
[Substantiv]

an insincere offer or promise of support, assistance, etc.

tomma ord, osanna löften

tomma ord, osanna löften

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was mostly lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .Organisationens missionsuttalande inkluderade höga ideal, men det var mestadels **läpparnas tjänst** eftersom deras metoder motsade deras uttalade värderingar.
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to [put] {one's} money where {one's} [mouth] [is]

to take action that proves one's sincerity or commitment to what one has said by investing or spending money on it

Ex: The board members were discussing the need for increased donations to support the charity's programs.John, who had been vocal about the cause, challenged his fellow board members by saying, 'Let's all put our money where our mouths are and each make a substantial contribution to kickstart the fundraising campaign.'
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wolf in (sheep's|lamb's) clothing

an evil person who seems nice and friendly

Ex: The politician's promises of change were a wolf in sheep's clothing, as their actions revealed a continuation of corrupt practices.
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to [play] dead

to fake death by lying on the ground without moving

Ex: When the teacher asked for volunteers, none of the students wanted to participate, so they all played dead by avoiding eye contact.
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to [put] on a brave (face|front)

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

Ex: The actor put on a brave face despite the negative reviews, focusing on the next project with determination.
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to [play] it cool

to act calmly in order to hide one's anger, enthusiasm, fear, etc. from others

Ex: She had a crush on him, but she played it cool and acted nonchalant whenever they were together.
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to [cry] wolf

to have a bad reputation of calling for help when one does not really need any, and so making oneself untrustworthy

Ex: The company's repeated warnings about potential layoffs without following through caused employees to become desensitized, viewing each announcement as crying wolf.
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crocodile tears
crocodile tears
[Substantiv]

fake display of feelings of sadness, remorse, or sympathy

krokodiltårar, falska tårar

krokodiltårar, falska tårar

Ex: The manager shed crocodile tears after firing the employee , pretending to feel sorry while having planned the termination for months .Chefen fällde **krokodiltårar** efter att ha sparkat den anställde, låtsades vara ledsen medan han hade planerat uppsägningen i månader.
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butter would not melt in {one's} mouth

used for saying that a person only appears to be nice or innocent, but they are not like that in reality

Ex: She presented herself as the perfect student, as if butter would not melt in her mouth, but she was actually the mastermind behind the cheating scandal.
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to [put] on an act

to talk or behave in a way that is fake

Ex: The child put on an act of being scared to avoid doing a task, but everyone knew it was just a ploy.
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accidentally on purpose

used to refer to when someone does something intentionally, but pretends as if it was an accident

Ex: Mary strategically left her notebook behind accidentally on purpose to make her coworker finds it and sees her contact information.
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stool pigeon
stool pigeon
[Substantiv]

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

angivare, informant

angivare, informant

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .Journalisten förlitade sig på en **angivare** för att avslöja politikerns korrupta metoder.
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to [play] possum

to pretend as if one is asleep or dead so that others will not bother or attack one

Ex: Suspecting danger, the rabbit played possum by freezing in place, hoping the predator would lose interest and move on.
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paper tiger
paper tiger
[Substantiv]

someone or something that looks frightening, dangerous, or strong while in reality, they are not

papperstiger, skrämsel

papperstiger, skrämsel

Ex: The aggressive dog barked loudly but was ultimately a "paper tiger" when faced with a calm and assertive owner .Den aggressiva hunden skällde högt men visade sig slutligen vara en **papperstiger** när den mötte en lugn och självsäker ägare.
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[whistle] in the dark

to act as if one is not afraid or worried

Ex: The CEO, aware of the company's financial challenges, chose to "whistle in the dark" during the shareholders' meeting, emphasizing future growth prospects to instill confidence.
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to [turn] on the waterworks

to begin crying just to get others to sympathize with one or do what one asks of them

Ex: Sarah pretended to turn on the waterworks to get out of trouble, but her sister saw through her act and didn't believe her tears were genuine.
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champagne taste on a beer budget

used when someone likes to have things so expensive they cannot possibly afford

Ex: The couple had champagne taste on a beer budget, constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they couldn't afford.
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to [strike] an attitude of {sth}

to purposefully choose to behave in a specific manner to show a specific idea or leave a specific impression

Ex: The CEO entered the boardroom, striking an attitude of authority and command, instantly capturing the attention of everyone present.
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