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Uthållighet - Hårt arbete och uppoffring

Utforska engelska ordspråk som skildrar hårt arbete och uppoffring med talesätt som "Rom byggdes inte på en dag" och "om du bygger det, kommer de".

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Perseverance
the harder you work, the luckier you get

used to emphasize the value of hard work, suggesting that success is often the result of persistent effort, rather than luck or chance

Ju hårdare du arbetar,  desto större blir chansen att lyckas

Ju hårdare du arbetar, desto större blir chansen att lyckas

Ex: The musician knew that success in the music industry requires hard work and dedication, and that the harder you work, the luckier you get. 
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if you build it, they will come

used to imply that if one invests time, effort, and resources into creating something worthwhile, others will recognize its value and be naturally drawn to it

Om du skapar något värdefullt kommer andra att dras till det

Om du skapar något värdefullt kommer andra att dras till det

Ex: The tech company developed a new app, confident that 'if you build it, they will come' and download it to use for their everyday needs. 
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no song, no supper

used to emphasize the value of hard work, suggesting that rewards or benefits are often earned through effort and contribution

Ingen belöning utan ansträngning eller bidrag

Ingen belöning utan ansträngning eller bidrag

Ex: "We won't be able to watch the movie tonight if we don't finish cleaning the house.  No song, no supper," said the father to his family as they all worked together to tidy up the living room. 
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no sweet without (his|) sweat

used to emphasize that in order to achieve something valuable or desirable, one must be willing to put in the necessary effort and hard work

För att få något värdefullt måste man anstränga sig

För att få något värdefullt måste man anstränga sig

Ex: "I've been working on this project for weeks, but it's finally paying off.  No sweet without sweat," said the entrepreneur as she celebrated the success of her startup. 
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revolutions are not made with rose water

used to emphasize that significant changes are not achieved easily or without sacrifice and struggle

Stora förändringar sker inte utan ansträngning och uppoffringar

Stora förändringar sker inte utan ansträngning och uppoffringar

Ex: The workers went on strike because they knew that revolutions are not made with rose water, and they had to fight for their rights. 
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Rome was not built in a day

used to emphasize that significant achievements or accomplishments require time, effort, and patience, and cannot be completed quickly or easily

Stora prestationer kräver tid och ansträngning

Stora prestationer kräver tid och ansträngning

Ex: Learning to play an instrument takes practice, and as they say, Rome was not built in a day. 
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you (do not|never) get something for nothing

used to suggest that everything has a cost or a price, and that achieving something requires effort, investment, or contribution

Ingenting uppnås utan kostnad eller ansträngning

Ingenting uppnås utan kostnad eller ansträngning

Ex: Even though he wanted to get in shape, he knew that you don't get something for nothing and that he had to put in the effort to exercise and eat healthy. 
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elbow grease is (always|) the best polish

used to imply that the best results are achieved by hard work

De bästa resultaten kommer av hårt arbete

De bästa resultaten kommer av hårt arbete

Ex: The gardener knew that keeping a garden beautiful required a lot of physical labor and effort, since elbow grease is the best polish when it comes to maintaining plants and flowers. 
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genius is one percent inspiration, (and|) ninety nine percent perspiration

used to imply that success or great achievements are mostly the result of hard work, dedication, and effort, rather than simply being a matter of natural talent or inspiration

Framgång beror mer på ansträngning än på talang

Framgång beror mer på ansträngning än på talang

Ex: The musician was known for his incredible talent, but he also knew that practicing every day was the key to his success, since genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration. 
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God makes the back to the burden

used to imply that every individual has the capability to overcome their own unique challenges, despite how overwhelming they may appear, by relying on their inner strength and resilience

Alla har styrkan att möta sina egna svårigheter

Alla har styrkan att möta sina egna svårigheter

Ex: The soldier knew that he had to be strong and resilient, because God makes the back to the burden, and that he had the inner strength to face the challenges of war. 
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the longest way (round|around) is the nearest way home

used to caution against the temptation of choosing shortcuts or quick fixes that may appear easier or faster but could lead to undesirable consequences in the long run

En genväg är inte alltid den snabbaste eller bästa vägen

En genväg är inte alltid den snabbaste eller bästa vägen

Ex: The doctor advised his patient to follow the recommended treatment plan, saying that the longest way round is the nearest way home and that taking shortcuts could lead to more health complications in the future. 
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money does not grow on trees

used to imply that money is not easily obtained or available, and one should not waste it unnecessarily

Pengar är inte lätta att få och bör inte slösas bort

Pengar är inte lätta att få och bör inte slösas bort

Ex: Whenever the kids asked for expensive toys, their father would say, "Remember, money does not grow on trees." 
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go big or go home

used to suggest that one should put in maximum effort or take a bold approach to achieve success, or else it is better not to try at all

För att lyckas måste man ge allt

För att lyckas måste man ge allt

Ex: You have to be willing to put everything on the line if you want to succeed; it's go big or go home, as they say. 
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he who would catch fish must not mind getting wet

used to imply that success requires effort and perseverance, and that people must be willing to face obstacles and discomfort to achieve their goals

För att lyckas måste man tåla ansträngning och obehag

För att lyckas måste man tåla ansträngning och obehag

Ex: The athlete knew that if he wanted to win the championship, he would have to train hard every day, even in adverse weather conditions, understanding that he who would catch fish must not mind getting wet. 
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