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Street Talk 1-boken - Lektion 6

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blast
blast
[Substantiv]

an event or experience that is highly enjoyable or exciting

en jätterolig upplevelse, en trevlig kväll

en jätterolig upplevelse, en trevlig kväll

Ex: We had a blast at the concert last night. 
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comfy
comfy
[adjektiv]

providing physical ease and relaxation

bekväm, mysig

bekväm, mysig

Ex: She curled up in a comfy chair with a good book. 
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to [be] cut out for {sth}

to have all the necessary qualities that makes one suitable for a particular job, role, etc.

vara som gjord för, passa för

vara som gjord för, passa för

Ex: From a young age, it was clear that she was cut out for a career in music, as her talent and passion were evident. 
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to flip
to flip
[Verb]

to react strongly and lose control emotionally

flippa ut, förlora kontrollen

flippa ut, förlora kontrollen

Ex: When she heard the unexpected news, she completely flipped. 
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to get down

to fully relax and enjoy oneself, often with a sense of carefree and unrestrained enjoyment

slappna av, ha kul

slappna av, ha kul

Ex: The crowd at the concert really knew how to get down and dance the night away. 
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to get into

to become involved in or associated with a particular situation, activity, or group

gå med i, engagera sig i

gå med i, engagera sig i

Ex: She got into the school choir and started practicing with the group. 
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to succeed in capturing someone, especially to punish or hurt them

fånga, gripa

fånga, gripa

Ex: In the scuffle, the security guards managed to get the intruder by the arm and escorted him out. 
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to [go] to hell in (a|) (handbasket|handbag)

to rapidly and irreversibly deteriorate or decline in a manner that is likely to result in a bad outcome or failure

gå åt skogen, rasa snabbt

gå åt skogen, rasa snabbt

Ex: After the new manager arrived, the whole department went to hell in a handbasket. 
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to hit
to hit
[Verb]

to get to or reach a particular place

nå, komma till

nå, komma till

Ex: Keep walking straight, and you'll hit the main street. 
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hot
hot
[adjektiv]

sexually attractive or desirable

het, sexig

het, sexig

Ex: She found herself drawn to him because she thought he was hot. 
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in the raw

used to refer to someone who is not covered with any clothing

naken som en nyfödd, naken

naken som en nyfödd, naken

Ex: He ran out of the bathroom in the raw when he heard the fire alarm. 
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no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: She pushed through the tough workout, reminding herself, "no pain, no gain." 
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reeking
reeking
[adjektiv]

emitting an extremely strong and unpleasant odor

stinkande, illaluktande

stinkande, illaluktande

Ex: The reeking garbage bin was a serious issue in the otherwise clean kitchen. 
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so help me (God|)

used to emphasize one's seriousness, determination, or truthfulness

jag svär, på heder och samvete

jag svär, på heder och samvete

Ex: I promise to finish this project on time, so help me God. 
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to strip down

get undressed

klä av sig, ta av sig kläderna

klä av sig, ta av sig kläderna

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to [sweat] like a (pig|horse)

to be very hot and sweat a lot

svettas som en gris, svettas

svettas som en gris, svettas

Ex: After running for an hour, I was sweating like a pig. 
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when hell freezes over

used to express disbelief in something happening

aldrig, aldrig i livet

aldrig, aldrig i livet

Ex: He'll admit he was wrong when hell freezes over. 
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wow
wow
[interjektion]

used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

wow, oj

wow, oj

Ex: I can't believe you finished the race so quickly, wow! 
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wuss
wuss
[Substantiv]

a person regarded as weak, timid, or lacking courage, especially seen as unmanly

mes, fegis

mes, fegis

Ex: He won't ride the rollercoaster – what a wuss. 
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thanks
thanks
[interjektion]

a short way to say thank you

tack, tack så mycket

tack, tack så mycket

Ex: Thanks for the help! 
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buff
buff
[adjektiv]

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

muskulös, vältränad

muskulös, vältränad

Ex: He worked out regularly at the gym, resulting in a buff physique with well-defined muscles. 
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get off it
get off it
[interjektion]

used to tell someone to stop saying something that is considered nonsense or to stop exaggerating

Sluta nu!, Lägg av!

Sluta nu!, Lägg av!

Ex: "You think you can run faster than me? Get off it!" 
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kick
kick
[Substantiv]

a strong feeling of enjoyment, excitement, or thrill derived from an activity or experience

kick, intensiv njutning

kick, intensiv njutning

Ex: She gets a real kick out of hiking in the mountains. 
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killer
killer
[adjektiv]

used to describe something impressive or highly enjoyable

dödlig, grym

dödlig, grym

Ex: That concert last night was killer! 
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potbelly
potbelly
[Substantiv]

a large, rounded stomach

ölmage, stor mage

ölmage, stor mage

Ex: His potbelly was noticeable even under his loose shirt. 
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lardo
lardo
[Substantiv]

a person who is overweight or has a large body, often used in a derogatory manner

fetknopp, tjockis

fetknopp, tjockis

Ex: Stop calling me a lardo; I’ve been working on my fitness! 
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potbelly
potbelly
[Substantiv]

a large, rounded stomach

ölmage, stor mage

ölmage, stor mage

Ex: His potbelly was noticeable even under his loose shirt. 
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raring to go

eager, excited, or full of energy, especially in anticipation of doing something

Ex: She’s raring to go on the new project and can’t wait to get started. 
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revved
revved
[adjektiv]

used to describe someone who is ready and excited, often in relation to being enthusiastic or prepared for action

upphetsad, motiverad

upphetsad, motiverad

Ex: He was all revved up for the race, determined to win. 
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what is with you?
what is with you?
[interjektion]

used to express confusion or frustration about someone's behavior or actions

Vad är det med dig?, Vad är ditt problem?

Vad är det med dig?, Vad är ditt problem?

Ex: What is with you today? You've been acting so distant. 
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wiped-out
wiped-out
[adjektiv]

extremely tired or exhausted, often from physical activity or stress

utmattad, sliten

utmattad, sliten

Ex: After running that marathon, I was completely wiped out. 
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beit
beit
[Substantiv]

a swallow or gulp of an alcoholic beverage, typically used in some dialects or informal speech

en klunk, en slurk

en klunk, en slurk

Ex: He took a quick beit of whiskey to calm his nerves. 
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to boot
to boot
[Verb]

to eject or force someone or something to leave, often from a place or system, such as a computer or vehicle

sparka ut, kasta ut

sparka ut, kasta ut

Ex: They had to boot him out of the party when he started causing trouble. 
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to [give] {sb} the boot

to dismiss or fire someone, or to force someone to leave or depart from a place or situation

Ex: If she continues showing up late to work, they'll give her the boot. 
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to [bet] {one's} boots

to wager something with high confidence that something will happen or that something is true

Ex: I bet my boots that she’ll win the competition. She’s unbeatable. 
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to [lay] a glove on {sb/sth}

to physically hit someone, particularly while wearing boxing gloves

träffa med ett slag, få in ett slag

träffa med ett slag, få in ett slag

Ex: In the intense boxing match, the champion couldn't lay a glove on his skilled opponent, who dodged every punch. 
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to [hold|hang] on to {one's} [hat]

to prepare oneself for an event or situation that is expected to be exciting, intense, or unpredictable

förbered dig på något rejält, det här blir intensivt

förbered dig på något rejält, det här blir intensivt

Ex: The weather forecast is predicting a storm, so you better hold onto your hat if you're going outside. 
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heel
heel
[Substantiv]

a contemptible person, often someone who behaves in a dishonest, mean-spirited, or self-serving manner

skurk, usling

skurk, usling

Ex: He’s such a heel for abandoning his friends when they needed him the most. 
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