Street Talk 1-boken - En Närmare Titt: Lektion 7

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(as|) black as coal [Fras]

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The night sky was clear , and the moonless darkness enveloped the surroundings , making it as black as coal .

to black out [Verb]

svimma

Ex: She blacked out from the shock of the accident and collapsed on the ground .

Hon svimmade av chocken från olyckan och kollapsade på marken.

(as|) black as night [Fras]

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: The storm clouds rolled in , turning the sky black as night , signaling an impending downpour .

to blackball [Verb]

avslå genom omröstning

Ex: The committee blackballed his nomination .

Kommittén avslog hans nominering.

to blacklist [Verb]

sätta på svarta listan

Ex: The company was blacklisted for violating environmental regulations .

Företaget blev svartlistat för att ha brutit mot miljöregler.

in the black [Fras]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: After several years of losses , the business finally turned a profit and was in the black .

blue [adjektiv]

ledsen

Ex: His blue outlook on life was evident in his quiet demeanor and reflective conversations .

Hans blå syn på livet var tydlig i hans lugna uppträdande och reflekterande samtal.

bluegrass [Substantiv]

bluegrass

blues [Substantiv]

bluesen

Ex: She had the blues after the holidays ended .

Hon hade blues efter att semestern var över.

out of the blue [Fras]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The invitation to the party came out of the blue , and I could n't believe my luck .

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [Fras]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: When the car broke down again , John cursed a blue streak , venting his frustration at the never-ending mechanical issues .

(until|till) {sb} [be] blue in the face [Fras]

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

gray area [Substantiv]

gråzon

Ex: The ethics of using animals in medical testing can be a gray area , as it involves balancing scientific progress with animal welfare .

Etiken i att använda djur i medicinska tester kan vara en gråzon, eftersom det innebär att balansera vetenskapliga framsteg med djurskydd.

gray matter [Substantiv]

grå substans

Ex: Try using your grey matter and you might find the answer.

Försök att använda din grå substans och du kanske hittar svaret.

green [adjektiv]

oerfaren

Ex: His green approach to the business world made him an easy target for scams .

Hans naiva inställning till affärsvärlden gjorde honom till ett lätt offer för bedrägerier.

green (around|about|at) the gills [Fras]

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: After the roller coaster ride , she looked a bit green about the gills .

green thumb [Substantiv]

gröna fingrar

Ex: Having a green thumb runs in their family .

Att ha gröna fingrar ligger i familjen. Alla har vackra trädgårdar.

green with envy [Fras]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: I can already imagine her turning green with envy when she sees her sister 's beautiful wedding dress .

green-eyed monster [Fras]

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: In the past , his green-eyed monster led to conflicts and misunderstandings with his colleagues .

greenback [Substantiv]

grönt sedel

the grass is (always|) greener on the other side (of the fence|) [Mening]

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: She thinks life will be easier in another city , but the grass is always greener on the other side .

in the pink (of condition|of health|) [Fras]

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Despite his age , Mr. Thompson was still in the pink .

pinko [Substantiv]

rosa

Ex: The politician was labeled a pinko by critics who disapproved of his progressive economic policies .

Politikern betecknades som en pinko av kritiker som ogillade hans progressiva ekonomiska politik.

pinky [Substantiv]

lillfinger

Ex:

Lillfingret kallas ibland för "lillfingerseden" fingret, vilket framhäver dess association med löften och åtaganden som görs i god tro.

tickled pink [Fras]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was absolutely tickled pink .

purple [heart] [Substantiv]

lila hjärta

to [catch] {sb} red-handed [Fras]

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The neighbor caught the children red-handed when they were throwing rocks at his car, leaving visible dents.

(in|into) the red [Fras]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: After a series of unexpected expenses , John found his bank account in the red , and he needed to budget carefully to get back on track .

to [paint] the town (red|) [Fras]

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: To celebrate their anniversary , they decided to paint the town and enjoy a night on the town .

red [Substantiv]

röd

Ex: The party ’s platform attracted several reds who were committed to revolutionary change .

Partiets plattform lockade flera röda som var engagerade i revolutionär förändring.

red cent [Substantiv]

ett öre

Ex: After losing his job , he did n't have a red cent left to pay his bills .

Efter att ha förlorat sitt jobb hade han inte en röding kvar att betala sina räkningar med.

red-faced [adjektiv]

röd av skam

Ex: He was red-faced with embarrassment after realizing his mistake in front of the crowd .

Han var röd i ansiktet av skam efter att ha insett sitt misstag inför publiken.

red-hot [adjektiv]

glödhet

red tape [Substantiv]

byråkrati

Ex: The company has been struggling to get the necessary permits due to all the red tape involved in the process .

Företaget har haft svårt att få de nödvändiga tillstånden på grund av all byråkrati som är inblandad i processen.

red-letter day [Substantiv]

minnesvärd dag

Ex: Today is a red-letter day as we celebrate our company 's 10th anniversary .

Idag är en minnesvärd dag när vi firar vårt företags 10-årsjubileum.

redneck [Substantiv]

bondläpp

to [roll] out the red carpet [Fras]

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: When the celebrity arrived at the movie premiere , the organizers rolled out the red carpet for a grand entrance .

to [see] red [Fras]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make him see red and escalate the situation .

(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet) [Fras]

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: Since the bad news , she has been walking around looking white as a sheet .

white-bread [adjektiv]

vit medelklass

white elephant [Substantiv]

vit elefant

Ex: The software upgrade was a white elephant — flashy but impractical .

Programvaruuppgraderingen var en vit elefant— iögonfallande men opraktisk.

white lie [Substantiv]

vit lögn

Ex: She told her friend a white lie about liking her new haircut , not wanting to hurt her feelings .

Hon berättade för sin vän en vit lögn om att hon gillade hennes nya frisyr, för att inte såra hennes känslor.

yellow [adjektiv]

feg

Ex: She was labeled as yellow when she hesitated to speak up against the injustice .

Hon blev stämplad som gul när hon tvekade att tala emot orättvisan.

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