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

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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.
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to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

svimma, förlora medvetandet

svimma, förlora medvetandet

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .Han kände sig yr och var nära att **svimma** av den plötsliga temperaturförändringen.
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used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
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vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

rösta emot, vägra godkänna

rösta emot, vägra godkänna

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to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

sätta på svarta listan, blacklista

sätta på svarta listan, blacklista

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .Regeringen **svartlistade** flygbolaget på grund av säkerhetsproblem.
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used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
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blue
[adjektiv]

feeling sad or melancholic

ledsen,  melankolisk

ledsen, melankolisk

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .Efter dispyten kvarstod han med en **blå** känsla som dröjde sig kvar under hela dagen.
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bluegrass
[Substantiv]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass, bluegrassmusik

bluegrass, bluegrassmusik

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blues
[Substantiv]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

bluesen, nedstämdhet

bluesen, nedstämdhet

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Ett fall av måndags**blues** gjorde det svårt att komma ur sängen.
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occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
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to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.
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used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

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gray area
[Substantiv]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

gråzon, oklart område

gråzon, oklart område

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Gränserna för integritet i den digitala tidsåldern existerar ofta i ett **grått område**, vilket väcker viktiga frågor om personuppgifter och övervakning.
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gray matter
[Substantiv]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

grå substans, förstånd

grå substans, förstånd

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Lagets kreativa idéer visar deras exceptionella **grå substans**.
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green
[adjektiv]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

oerfaren, naiv

oerfaren, naiv

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Hennes **gröna** perspektiv på relationer visade sig i henne oreAListiska förväntningar.
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(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
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green thumb
[Substantiv]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

gröna fingrar, trädgårdstalent

gröna fingrar, trädgårdstalent

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.Hon har alltid haft **gröna fingrar**. Hennes inomhusväxter frodas, även under vintermånaderna.
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feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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greenback
[Substantiv]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

grönt sedel, sedel

grönt sedel, sedel

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

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .
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(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
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pinko
[Substantiv]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

rosa, moderat vänster

rosa, moderat vänster

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .Dokumentären utforskade historien om politiska termer, inklusive hur "**pinko**" kom att representera måttligt vänsterställda positioner under kalla kriget.
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pinky
[Substantiv]

the little finger of one's hand

lillfinger, lilltå

lillfinger, lilltå

Ex: Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .Skador på **lillfingret**, såsom frakturer eller urledningar, kan orsaka smärta och begränsad rörlighet, vilket påverkar fingerfärdighet och handfunktion.
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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 tickled pink.
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purple heart
[Substantiv]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

lila hjärta, det lila hjärtats medalj

lila hjärta, det lila hjärtats medalj

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

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
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to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
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red
[Substantiv]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

röd, kommunist

röd, kommunist

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .Dokumentet detaljerade aktiviteterna hos olika **röda** inblandade i politisk aktivism.
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red cent
[Substantiv]

an amount of money that is extremely small

ett öre, en slant

ett öre, en slant

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .Det gamla huset var inte värt **en röd cent** i sitt nuvarande skick och behövde betydande renoveringar.
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red-faced
[adjektiv]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

röd av skam, röd i ansiktet

röd av skam, röd i ansiktet

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .Den plötsliga kritiken lämnade honom **röd i ansiktet** och förvirrad, oförmögen att svara omedelbart.
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red-hot
[adjektiv]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

glödhet, passionerad

glödhet, passionerad

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red tape
[Substantiv]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

byråkrati, pappersexercis

byråkrati, pappersexercis

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .De var tvungna att navigera genom en massa **byråkrati** för att få sitt visum godkänt.
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red-letter day
[Substantiv]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

minnesvärd dag, dag av ära

minnesvärd dag, dag av ära

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .Under den perioden kändes varje dag som en **minnesvärd dag** när de gjorde betydande framsteg mot sina mål.
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redneck
[Substantiv]

a poor White person in the southern United States

bondläpp, fattig vit sydstatare

bondläpp, fattig vit sydstatare

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

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
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to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .
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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-bread
[adjektiv]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

vit medelklass, borgerlig

vit medelklass, borgerlig

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white elephant
[Substantiv]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

vit elefant, kostsam börda

vit elefant, kostsam börda

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Det nya mjukvarusystemet, trots sina lovande funktioner, visade sig vara en **vit elefant** för företaget på grund av ständiga problem och kompatibilitetsfrågor.
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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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yellow
[adjektiv]

lacking in courage

feg, rädd

feg, rädd

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .Den **gula** karaktären i filmen var alltid den första som backade från konfrontationer.
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