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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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(as|) still as a stone [Fras]

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

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

(as|) heavy as lead [Fras]

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

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

(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

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

in the raw [Fras]

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

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

a sight for sore eyes [Fras]

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

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

off the rails [Fras]

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

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

Old Harry [Substantiv]

Djävulen

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

Hon ingick en överenskommelse med Djävulen, och nu betalar hon priset för sina vårdslösa handlingar.

snail mail [Substantiv]

post

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

Jag skickade min ansökan för jobbet via vanlig post, men jag är orolig att den inte kommer fram i tid.

a bunch of fives [Fras]

a person's fist

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

AWOL [adjektiv]

försvunnen

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

Den värdefulla målningen var mystiskt försvunnen från museets samling.

to [get] a hold of {sth} [Fras]

to find a thing that one was searching for

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

to [lay|get] {one's} hands on {sth} [Fras]

to succeed in obtaining something

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

up for grabs [Fras]

ready to be used or obtained

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

to [go] spare [Fras]

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

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

crystal clear [adjektiv]

kristallklar

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

Det kristallklara vattnet i den tropiska lagunen gjorde det möjligt för oss att se livfulla korallrev och färgglada fiskar under ytan.

old school [Fras]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

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

knee-high to a grasshopper [Fras]

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

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

(as|) pretty as a picture [Fras]

very appealing to the eyes

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

(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

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

(as|) American as apple pie [Fras]

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

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

off the rails [Fras]

used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course

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along the line of {sth} [Fras]

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

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

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