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basket case
[Substantiv]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

en nervvrak, ett hopplöst fall

en nervvrak, ett hopplöst fall

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a complete basket case.Hon har varit så överväldigad av arbete och familjeproblem att hon känner sig som ett **hopplöst fall**.
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to belch
[Verb]

to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

rapa, uppstöta

rapa, uppstöta

Ex: Excuse me , I need to belch; the carbonated drink caused some gas .Ursäkta, jag måste **rapa**; den kolsyrade drycken orsakade lite gas.
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to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

Ex: She bent over backwards to help him.
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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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to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling 's habit of playing loud music late at night driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep .
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to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

titta in, hoppa in

titta in, hoppa in

Ex: The neighbors often drop in for a chat and share news about the neighborhood .Grannarna **tittar ofta in** för att prata och dela nyheter om grannskapet.
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to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: When my nephews visit , they eat like there 's no tomorrow , and within a few days , theyeaten us out of house and home.
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to experience a mental breakdown

falla samman, gå sönder

falla samman, gå sönder

Ex: The news of the accident caused her to fall apart, as she struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation .Nyheten om olyckan fick henne att **falla samman**, när hon kämpade för att acceptera verkligheten av situationen.
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freeloader
[Substantiv]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

snyltare, parasit

snyltare, parasit

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the family freeloader.Trots att han inte bidrog med något till hushållskostnaderna, lyckades han alltid vara först i kön till middagen, vilket gav honom titeln som familjens **snyltare**.
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to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project.
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to handle
[Verb]

to manage or address a person, situation, or issue in a particular manner

hantera, behandla

hantera, behandla

Ex: He handled the delicate situation with tact , avoiding further conflict .Han **hanterade** den känsliga situationen med takt och undvek ytterligare konflikt.
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to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation , they fueled up the RV and prepared hit the road for their summer vacation .
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to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence

sparka ut, vräka

sparka ut, vräka

Ex: The homeowner had kicked the tenant out before the eviction notice was served.Husägaren hade **kastat ut** hyresgästen innan vräkningsunderrättelsen hade delgivits.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .
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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
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to put up
[Verb]

to provide housing or accommodation for someone

hysa, ge logi

hysa, ge logi

Ex: Can you put up our relatives when they come to stay next week ?Kan du **hysa** våra släktingar när de kommer och stannar nästa vecka?
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to place something where it should be after using it

städa undan, lägga på plats

städa undan, lägga på plats

Ex: She put away the groceries as soon as she got home .Hon **ställde undan** matvarorna så fort hon kom hem.
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to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

sova länge, ta det lugnt på morgonen

sova länge, ta det lugnt på morgonen

Ex: He prefers to sleep in on his days off and recharge for the week ahead.Han föredrar att **sova länge** på sina lediga dagar och ladda upp för veckan som kommer.
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to leave a surface and begin flying

lyfta, starta

lyfta, starta

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .När helikoptern förberedde sig för att **lyfta**, började rotorbladen snurra.
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tube
[Substantiv]

electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

elektronrör, vakuumrör

elektronrör, vakuumrör

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to get ready for sleep

gå och lägga sig, redo för sömn

gå och lägga sig, redo för sömn

Ex: The family turned in after a long day of activities .Familjen **gick och lade sig** efter en lång dag med aktiviteter.
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white lie
[Substantiv]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

vit lögn, oskyldig lögn

vit lögn, oskyldig lögn

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Hon berättade för sin mormor en **vit lögn**, och låtsades att hon tyckte om den handgjorda tröjan som hon fått i present.
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used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

Ex: "I can't believe it's already December."
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bottomless pit
[Substantiv]

a person who eats constantly, seemingly without ever getting full, or someone with an insatiable appetite

bottenlös grop, omättlig mage

bottenlös grop, omättlig mage

Ex: I ’m not a bottomless pit, I just enjoy food when it ’s good .Jag är inte en **bottenlös grop**, jag njuter bara av mat när den är god.
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hey
[interjektion]

used to say hi

Hej, Hej

Hej, Hej

Ex: Hey, welcome to the party !**Hej**, välkommen till festen!
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to search through the refrigerator, usually late at night or when hungry, often eating snacks or leftovers impulsively

Ex: Did you raid the fridge again ?
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to remain awake very late into the night, often until early morning, usually due to work, entertainment, or insomnia

Ex: Why do stay up all hours of the night when you have work early ?
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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blue blazes
[interjektion]

used to express surprise, annoyance, or intensity

Sjutton också! Jag såg inte det komma., Fan också! Det förväntade jag mig inte.

Sjutton också! Jag såg inte det komma., Fan också! Det förväntade jag mig inte.

Ex: Why in the blue blazes did you touch my stuff ?Varför i **helvete** rörde du mina saker?
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beet red
[adjektiv]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

röd som en rödbeta, scharlakansröd

röd som en rödbeta, scharlakansröd

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.Hon blev **röd som en rödbeta** när hon snubblade och spillde sin dryck på festen.
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red cent
[Substantiv]

something of no value or significance, often used to express disdain or disregard

röd cent, slant

röd cent, slant

Ex: His loyalty was n’t worth a red cent when he betrayed us .Hans lojalitet var inte värd **ett rött öre** när han förrådde oss.
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
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white-knuckle
[adjektiv]

used to describe something intense, thrilling, or nerve-wracking, often causing fear or excitement

halsbrytande, spännande

halsbrytande, spännande

Ex: The stock market crash turned into a white-knuckle experience for investors.Börskraschen förvandlades till en **nervepirande** upplevelse för investerare.
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to observe someone’s emotions, such as fear or determination, especially when their expression is extreme or evident in their eyes

Ex: When the CEO entered the room, you could see the whites of everyone’s eyes as they braced for bad news.
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