En Närmare Titt - Lektion 6

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to belt [Verb]

slå

Ex: He belted the punching bag with all his strength during his boxing training .

Han slängde på boxningssäcken med all sin kraft under sin boxningsträning.

below the belt [Fras]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Using confidential information against a former colleague in a business deal was a below the belt action .

to [be] in a bad mood [Fras]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: She ’s been in a bad mood all day after receiving some bad news .

to boot up [Verb]

starta upp

Ex:

Den specialiserade servern är utformad för att starta upp snabbt för att hantera höga trafikvolymer.

boot camp [Substantiv]

militär träningsläger

to bootleg [Verb]

förfalska

Ex: He was arrested for bootlegging illegal substances .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [Fras]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex:

blue-collar [adjektiv]

arbetare

Ex: Many blue-collar workers are employed in factories , construction sites , or warehouses , where they use their hands and tools to complete tasks .

Många arbetare är anställda i fabriker, byggarbetsplatser eller lager, där de använder sina händer och verktyg för att slutföra uppgifter.

hot under the collar [Fras]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: I have a feeling she will get hot under the collar when she realizes her proposal was rejected without proper explanation .

off the cuff [Fras]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: I had n't prepared a speech so I just said a few words off the cuff .

to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [Fras]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: Some artists have to be handled with kid gloves.

hats off [interjektion]

hatten av

Ex: Hats off to Susan for doing such a great job .

Hatten av för Susan för att ha gjort ett så bra jobb.

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [Fras]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: Before the surprise party , she asked everyone to keep it under their hat to ensure the birthday celebrant remained unaware .

old hat [Fras]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: Wearing a tuxedo to the office these days is old hat ; casual attire is the new norm .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [Fras]

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: The entrepreneur wears several different hats in the early stages of their business , including product development , marketing , and fundraising .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [Fras]

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: She had ants in her pants while waiting for the exam results , unable to sit still .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [Fras]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: I caught my roommate with his pants down when he was trying to sneak out without doing his chores.

to [charm] the pants off {sb} [Fras]

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex: Despite his nervousness, John used his sense of humor to charm the pants off his date, leaving her with a lasting impression.

by the seat of {one's} pants [Fras]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: We started a magazine by the seat of our pants , without any of the market testing that ’s done today .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [Fras]

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: He intends to sue the pants off the hospital for the medical malpractice he experienced .

to [wear] the pants [Fras]

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: He may come across as tough , but everyone knows that in their friendship , it 's Jane who wears the pants and calls the shots .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [Fras]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: When I lost all my money in a bet , he lent me the shirt off his back to help me get back on my feet .

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [Mening]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: Keep your pants on and let 's discuss the issue calmly and rationally .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [Fras]

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: After investing heavily in a failed business venture , he lost his shirt and was left with almost nothing .

stuffed shirt [Substantiv]

inbilsk

Ex: Do n't be a stuffed shirt , loosen up and enjoy the party !

Var inte en stursk person, slappna av och njut av festen!

if the (shoe|boot) fits [Fras]

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: If the shoe fits , then perhaps there 's truth in it .

goody two shoes [Fras]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: He constantly brags about his charitable donations and impeccable ethical choices. It's clear he's just a goody two shoes seeking attention.

to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [Fras]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: The negotiator always had a few bargaining tactics up his sleeve to secure the best deal .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [Fras]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: That movie knocked my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [Fras]

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: Put a sock in it – I ca n't concentrate with you chattering .

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