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Upptäck hur engelska idiomatiska uttryck som "off the rails" och "a sight for sore eyes" relaterar till att beskriva egenskaper på engelska.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

(as) still as a stone

[Fras]

used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless

helt stilla, orörlig

Ex: As the meditation session progressed, she became as still as a stone, finding inner peace and calm.

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(as) heavy as lead

[Fras]

used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

blytung, svår att lyfta

Ex: Carrying the suitcase up the stairs felt like a daunting task as it was as heavy as lead.

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(as) light as a feather

[Fras]

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

fjäderlätt, lätt att bära

Ex: With the new aerodynamic design, the racing car felt light as a feather on the track.

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in the raw

[Fras]

(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence

i sitt naturliga skick, i rå form

Ex: The artist preferred to paint landscapes in the raw, capturing the beauty of nature untouched by human intervention.

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a sight for sore eyes

[Fras]

a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

ingen vacker syn, något fult att se på

Ex: The new sculpture in the park was certainly a sight for sore eyes, with its bizarre and unconventional design.

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off the rails

[Fras]

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

helt galet, sjukt spännande

Ex: The new roller coaster at the amusement park is off the rails!

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Old Harry

[Substantiv]

the devil or any character that has similarities to it

djävulen, satan

Ex: She made a deal with Old Harry, and now she's paying the price for her reckless actions.

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snail mail

[Substantiv]

mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means

vanlig post, papperspost

Ex: I sent my application for the job via snail mail, but I'm worried it won't arrive on time.

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a bunch of fives

[Fras]

a person's fist

knytnäve, knuten näve

Ex: The enraged boxer aimed a bunch of fives at his opponent's jaw.

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AWOL

[adjektiv]

referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

spårlöst borta, inte på sin plats

Ex: The valuable painting was mysteriously AWOL from the museum's collection.

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to get a hold of something

[Fras]

to find a thing that one was searching for

få tag på något, lyckas hitta något

Ex: I finally got a hold of the book you recommended, and I can't wait to start reading it.

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to lay one's hands on something

[Fras]

to succeed in obtaining something

få tag på något, lyckas komma över något

Ex: I finally laid my hands on the antique vase I've been searching for at the flea market.

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up for grabs

[Fras]

ready to be used or obtained

fritt att ta, först till kvarn

Ex: The last few tickets for the concert are up for grabs, so make sure to buy them quickly.

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to go spare

[Fras]

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

bli över, bli ledig över

Ex: The extra office supplies will go spare if no one claims them by the end of the week.

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crystal clear

[adjektiv]

(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

kristallklar, klar som glas

Ex: The crystal-clear water of the tropical lagoon allowed us to see vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish beneath the surface.

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old school

[Fras]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

gammaldags, traditionell

Ex: Despite the rise of digital media, some people still prefer the old-school charm of reading physical books.

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knee-high to a grasshopper

[Fras]

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

pytteliten, obetydlig

Ex: Compared to the grandeur of the neighboring buildings, the quaint little café on the corner is knee-high to a grasshopper.

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(as) pretty as a picture

[Fras]

very appealing to the eyes

vacker att se på, väldigt fin

Ex: Francesca was as pretty as a picture and apparently glowing with health.

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(as) silent as the grave

[Fras]

used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all

knäpptyst, alldeles tyst

Ex: The room fell silent as the grave when the teacher walked in, signaling the start of the exam.

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(as) American as apple pie

[Fras]

used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America

typiskt amerikansk, amerikanskt ända ut i fingerspetsarna

Ex: The small-town Fourth of July parade was as American as apple pie, with marching bands, flags, and classic cars.

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along the line of something

[Fras]

in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework

i linje med, i enlighet med

Ex: The team is working along the line of the project plan, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.

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