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used of traffic

köer, trafikstockning

köer, trafikstockning

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to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

Ex: The teenager wanted to impress his friends, so he burned rubber in the parking lot, leaving tire marks behind.
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stop operating or functioning

sluta fungera, gå sönder

sluta fungera, gå sönder

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to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: The company is growing so quickly that its competitors are eating its dust in the market.
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fender-bender
[Substantiv]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

mindre krock, liten olycka

mindre krock, liten olycka

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.Polisen tog en snabb rapport för **mindre krock**.
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flat
[Substantiv]

a deflated pneumatic tire

punkterat däck, slappt däck

punkterat däck, slappt däck

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to floor
[Verb]

to press the accelerator pedal down as far as it will go to make the vehicle go very fast

golva, trycka gasen i botten

golva, trycka gasen i botten

Ex: She floored the car to overtake the slow truck on the road .Hon **tryckte** gaspedalen i botten för att köra om den långsamma lastbilen på vägen.
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four-wheeler
[Substantiv]

a vehicle with four wheels, commonly referred to as a car, truck, or ATV

fyrhjuling, ATV

fyrhjuling, ATV

Ex: The farmer used a rugged four-wheeler to navigate the muddy fields .Bonden använde en robust **fyrhjuling** för att navigera i de leriga fälten.
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fuzz
[Substantiv]

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

snut, polis

snut, polis

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to hop up
[Verb]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

modifiera, förbättra

modifiera, förbättra

Ex: The auto shop specializes in hopping up trucks for off-road enthusiasts .Bilverkstaden specialiserar sig på att **hoppa upp** lastbilar för off-road entusiaster.
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jalopy
[Substantiv]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

skruttbil, gammal skrothög

skruttbil, gammal skrothög

Ex: They restored the jalopy to its former glory with new paint and upholstery .De återställde **skrällen** till dess forna glans med ny färg och klädsel.
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to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

korsa gatan utanför övergångsställen, gå mot rött ljus

korsa gatan utanför övergångsställen, gå mot rött ljus

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jump-start
[Substantiv]

the act of starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using power from another vehicle's battery

startkabel, starta med startkablar

startkabel, starta med startkablar

Ex: I learned how to do a jump-start in case of emergencies.Jag lärde mig hur man gör en **startkabel** i nödsituationer.
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to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

Ex: The video gamer leaving his opponent in the dust with his expert knowledge of the game mechanics and quick reflexes .
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officer
[Substantiv]

a member of the police

officer, polis

officer, polis

Ex: Two officers were discussing the recent robberies .Två **tjänstemän** diskuterade de senaste rånen.
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to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

spinna bort, snabbt köra iväg

spinna bort, snabbt köra iväg

Ex: Excited by the open road, Jake couldn't resist the urge to peel out of the driveway, leaving skid marks behind.Upphetsad av den öppna vägen kunde Jake inte motstå lusten att **skjuta iväg** från uppfarten och lämna sladdmärken efter sig.
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in a state that is extremely efficient or active

Ex: With the deadline approaching , the team into high gear and worked around the clock to finish the project .
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used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

Ex: In the final stretch of the marathon, she put the pedal to the metal and sprinted towards the finish line.
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to hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

köra på bakifrån, krocka bakifrån

köra på bakifrån, krocka bakifrån

Ex: The driver failed to stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle ahead.Föraren misslyckades med att stanna i tid och **kolliderade med bakändan** av fordonet framför.
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to rev up
[Verb]

to increase the speed of an engine

öka varvtalet, snabba upp motorn

öka varvtalet, snabba upp motorn

Ex: In a drag race , drivers rev up their engines to get a quick start .I en dragrace **varvar** förare upp sina motorer för att få en snabb start.
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a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

Ex: The teenager worked a part-time job to save up for a set of wheels to have more independence.
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spare tire
[Substantiv]

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

reservdäck, extra däck

reservdäck, extra däck

Ex: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near the spare tire in the trunk .Han förvarade en nödkit med verktyg och en ficklampa nära **reservdäcket** i bagageluckan.
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to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

tanka, fylla tanken

tanka, fylla tanken

Ex: Please remember to tank up the generator before the power outage hits .Kom ihåg att **tanka upp** generatorn innan strömavbrottet inträffar.
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wheel
[Substantiv]

a handwheel that is used for steering

ratt, styrhjul

ratt, styrhjul

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to beat
[Verb]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

överträffa, slå

överträffa, slå

Ex: I think this new phone beats the previous model in terms of battery life.Jag tror att den här nya telefonen **överträffar** den tidigare modellen när det gäller batteritid.
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to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

Ex: The teenager wanted to impress his friends, so he burned rubber in the parking lot, leaving tire marks behind.
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to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

kontrollera, undersöka

kontrollera, undersöka

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .Teamet kommer att **kontrollera** utrustningen för att säkerställa att den är i fungerande skick.
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clunker
[Substantiv]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

skrothög, gammal bil

skrothög, gammal bil

Ex: Despite its age , the clunker held sentimental value for him because it was his first car .Trots sin ålder hade **skrällen** ett sentimentalvärde för honom eftersom det var hans första bil.
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cop
[Substantiv]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

polis, snut

polis, snut

Ex: The cops worked together to solve the complex case and bring the perpetrator to justice .**Polisen** arbetade tillsammans för att lösa det komplexa fallet och få gärningsmannen inför rätta.
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jeez
[interjektion]

used to express surprise or disbelief

Jösses!, Oj!

Jösses!, Oj!

Ex: Jeez, I did n't know you could play the guitar so well !**Jösses**, jag visste inte att du kunde spela gitarr så bra!
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knock it off
[interjektion]

used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's actions and to demand that they stop those actions

Sluta med det där!, Nu räcker det!

Sluta med det där!, Nu räcker det!

Ex: Enough with the pranks already.Nog med skämten. **Sluta** !
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to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads .
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pile
[Substantiv]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

hög, berg

hög, berg

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .När evenemanget slutade fanns det en **hög** av matrester som behövde doneras.
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so what
[interjektion]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

och vadå, så vad

och vadå, så vad

Ex: I made a mistake.Jag gjorde ett misstag. **Så vad**, det händer.
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to soak
[Verb]

to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

pålägga höga skatter, ta ut höga avgifter

pålägga höga skatter, ta ut höga avgifter

Ex: He felt that the system was designed to soak working families with additional costs .Han kände att systemet var designat för att **belasta** arbetande familjer med extra kostnader.
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on a dime
[Fras]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

Ex: She was on a dime, showcasing her figure skating skills with grace .
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sucker
[Substantiv]

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

lättlurad person, dumhuvud

lättlurad person, dumhuvud

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to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

Ex: After a busy day, taking a spin on her motorcycle was the perfect way for her to unwind.
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to total
[Verb]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

totalförstöra, göra oreparebar

totalförstöra, göra oreparebar

Ex: She accidentally totaled her new SUV while driving on the icy road .Hon råkade **totalförstöra** sin nya SUV när hon körde på den isiga vägen.
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whoa
[interjektion]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Oj, Wow

Oj, Wow

Ex: Whoa, that 's unbelievable !**Whoa**, det är otroligt!
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yeah
[interjektion]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

Ja, Japp

Ja, Japp

Ex: Yeah, I 've finished the report for the meeting .
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collide with the broad side of

kollidera med bredsidan, krocka med den breda sidan av

kollidera med bredsidan, krocka med den breda sidan av

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blowout
[Substantiv]

a large and lavish feast, often with excessive food and drink

festmåltid, kalas

festmåltid, kalas

Ex: We planned a small dinner, but it quickly escalated into a full-scale blowout.Vi planerade en liten middag, men det eskalerade snabbt till en fullskalig **fest**.
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to navigate a turn or curve with exceptional control, stability, and precision, as if the vehicle were following a set path or track

Ex: By the time we reached the mountain pass, the car had cornered like it was on rails.
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to jinx
[Verb]

cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

kasta en förtrollning över någon eller något, trollbinda någon eller något

kasta en förtrollning över någon eller något, trollbinda någon eller något

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punch it
[interjektion]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

Kom igen,  ge gas!

Kom igen, ge gas!

Ex: Hurry up!Skynda dig! Vi är sena, **ge gas**!
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to drive through an intersection when the traffic light is red, typically in violation of traffic laws

Ex: You shouldrun a red light, even if no cars are coming .
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slammer
[Substantiv]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

fängelse, häkte

fängelse, häkte

Ex: The corrupt businessman managed to avoid the slammer despite overwhelming evidence against him .Den korrupta affärsmannen lyckades undvika **fängelset** trots överväldigande bevis mot honom.
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to suddenly and unexpectedly lose air in a tire, usually due to a puncture, excessive wear, or a burst, causing a vehicle to become difficult or unsafe to drive

Ex: He was lucky the car did n’t swerve off the road when blew a tire at high speed .
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dashboard
[Substantiv]

the panel placed inside a vehicle, below the glass at the front, that is facing the driver or pilot and contains most of the controls and switches

instrumentbräda, kontrollpanel

instrumentbräda, kontrollpanel

Ex: She wiped down the dashboard to remove the dust .Hon torkade av **instrumentbrädan** för att ta bort dammet.
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deuce coupe
[Substantiv]

a small, high-performance automobile designed to seat only two people, often referring to classic hot rods, particularly the 1932 Ford Coupe, which was popular in early American car culture

en deuce coupe, en liten

en deuce coupe, en liten

Ex: The song "Little Deuce Coupe" by The Beach Boys made this type of car famous worldwide.Låten "Little **Deuce Coupe" av The Beach Boys gjorde denna typ av bil berömd över hela världen.
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flatfoot
[Substantiv]

a member of a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crimes, and enforcing laws within a given jurisdiction

polis, polisman

polis, polisman

Ex: The police officer issued a warning instead of a ticket this time.**Polisen** utfärdade en varning istället för en bot den här gången.
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punch it
[interjektion]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

Kom igen,  ge gas!

Kom igen, ge gas!

Ex: Hurry up!Skynda dig! Vi är sena, **ge gas**!
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fuzz-buster
[Substantiv]

a device, typically a radar detector, used in vehicles to detect police radar signals, helping drivers avoid speeding tickets

radardetektor, radarvarnare

radardetektor, radarvarnare

Ex: The fuzz-buster went off , signaling that there was a police car nearby .**Radardetektorn** gick igång, vilket signalerade att det fanns en polisbil i närheten.
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head-on collision
[Substantiv]

a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

frontalkrock, frontal kollision

frontalkrock, frontal kollision

Ex: Road safety measures , such as installing center barriers , aim to reduce the occurrence of head-on collisions on busy roads .Trafiksäkerhetsåtgärder, såsom installation av mitträcken, syftar till att minska förekomsten av **frontalkollisioner** på trafikerade vägar.
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high rider
[Substantiv]

a vehicle, especially a car or truck, that is modified to have a raised suspension, resulting in a higher ride height than standard vehicles

hög ryttare, bil med höjd fjädring

hög ryttare, bil med höjd fjädring

Ex: She loved the smooth ride of her high rider, especially on bumpy country roads .Hon älskade den mjuka åkningen med sin **high rider**, särskilt på skakiga landsvägar.
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to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly

Ex: Taxi jammed the brake, but it still the van 's fault for not keeping a safe distance .
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lemon
[Substantiv]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

citron, skrothög

citron, skrothög

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .Deras nya tvättmaskin var en **citron**, som ständigt gick sönder och behövde repareras.
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to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: The athletes are about light it up in the final quarter of the game .
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loaded
[adjektiv]

(of a vehicle) equipped with a variety of additional features or accessories, such as a premium sound system, leather seats, or advanced technology

utrustad, lastad

utrustad, lastad

Ex: She chose the loaded model because it had everything she wanted .Hon valde den **utrustade** modellen eftersom den hade allt hon ville ha.
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low rider
[Substantiv]

a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

en sänkt bil, en lowrider

en sänkt bil, en lowrider

Ex: Low riders are known for their unique suspension systems .**Lowriders** är kända för sina unika fjädringssystem.
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to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

Ex: The driver nailed the brakes, causing the tires to squeal in protest.
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pile-up
[Substantiv]

a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

kedjekrock, pile-up

kedjekrock, pile-up

Ex: Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent contributing to a pile-up in heavy traffic .Förare bör hålla ett säkert avstånd för att inte bidra till en **kedjekrock** i tung trafik.
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to quickly release the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle, typically when starting the engine or attempting to shift gears

Ex: I pop the clutch to get the car rolling down the hill after the engine stalled .
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rattletrap
[Substantiv]

a vehicle, typically an old or poorly maintained one, that makes a lot of noise or rattles due to its condition. Often used to describe a car in poor shape

skrälle, skrothög

skrälle, skrothög

Ex: He sold me a rattletrap for a cheap price , but it broke down after only a week .Han sålde mig en **skruttig bil** till ett billigt pris, men den gick sönder efter bara en vecka.
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to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

trimma, förbättra

trimma, förbättra

Ex: Car enthusiasts often enjoy souping their vehicles up to achieve better performance.Bilentusiaster njuter ofta av att **soup up** sina fordon för att uppnå bättre prestanda.
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to perform a driving maneuver where the vehicle spins in tight circles, typically on its rear tires, often creating smoke from the tires. It is commonly associated with reckless or show-off driving

Ex: The car spinning doughnuts on the icy road , narrowly missing the sidewalk .
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to strip
[Verb]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

tömma, rensa

tömma, rensa

Ex: Before the remodeling project began , they stripped the kitchen of its appliances and cabinets .Innan ombyggnadsprojektet började **tömde** de köket på sina apparater och skåp.
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to tail
[Verb]

to drive closely behind another car, typically in a way that may be considered aggressive or dangerous

hänga på, följa tätt

hänga på, följa tätt

Ex: Tailing someone in heavy traffic can be risky, especially if you don't keep a safe distance.Att **hänga efter** någon i tung trafik kan vara riskabelt, särskilt om du inte håller säkert avstånd.
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wheelie
[Substantiv]

a maneuver in which a vehicle is temporarily balanced on its back two wheels, with the front wheels lifted off the ground

wheelie, lyfta framhjulet

wheelie, lyfta framhjulet

Ex: Wheelies can be dangerous if not done properly, as they can lead to loss of control.**Wheelies** kan vara farligt om det inte görs på rätt sätt, eftersom det kan leda till förlust av kontroll.
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