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booze
[Substantiv]

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

alkohol, sprit

alkohol, sprit

Ex: The store specialized in imported and craft booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .Butiken specialiserade sig på importerade och hantverksmässiga **alkoholhaltiga drycker**, riktade till entusiaster och samlare.
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to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: called in sick last Monday because of a stomach virus .
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to can
[Verb]

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

avskeda, entlediga

avskeda, entlediga

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to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

skälla ut, tillrättavisa

skälla ut, tillrättavisa

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .Chefen **skällde ut** personalen för att de inte höll rent.
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to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: She clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job .
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to down
[Verb]

to drink completely, often in one go

tömma, dricka i ett svep

tömma, dricka i ett svep

Ex: She downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .Hon **drack** det sista av sitt kaffe innan hon gick ut genom dörren.
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to suddenly become angry

Ex: I have a feeling she fly off the handle when she finds out about the mistake .
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to get
[Verb]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

irritera, reta

irritera, reta

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .Vad som verkligen **irriterar mig** är den långsamma responsen från kundsupporten.
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I hear you
[Mening]

used to tell someone that one completely understands or agrees with what they are saying

Ex: I hear ya, finding quality time can be challenging in our busy lives.
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to successfully reach or attend a place or event

komma fram, kunna delta

komma fram, kunna delta

Ex: He barely made it on time for the train .Han **hann** precis med tåget.
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to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

prata fräckt, klaga högljutt

prata fräckt, klaga högljutt

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Hon **pratar ofta på måfå** när hon inte håller med om ett beslut.
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back burner
[Substantiv]

a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later

låg prioritet, bakre brännare

låg prioritet, bakre brännare

Ex: The idea was on the back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .Idén var på **bakre plattan** för nu, men jag kommer att återkomma till den senare.
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ripped
[adjektiv]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

bäng, full

bäng, full

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.På festen blev han allt mer **berusad** när han njöt av dryckerna som skickades runt.
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to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

förstöra, sabba

förstöra, sabba

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.Politikern försökte att inte **förstöra** sitt tal genom att repetera flera gånger.
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stone sober
[Substantiv]

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

stennykter, helt nykter

stennykter, helt nykter

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's been stone sober for several years .Han är engagerad i sin nykterhet, och han har varit **stone sober** i flera år.
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having the requisite qualities for

Ex: The workers get rid of those whose work is not up to the mark.
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what's up
[interjektion]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Vad händer?, Läget?

Vad händer?, Läget?

Ex: What's up, everyone?**Vad händer**, allihop? Hur mår ni idag?
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wimp
[Substantiv]

a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

mes, svagling

mes, svagling

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to vomit forcefully or expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a graphic or intense manner

Ex: I felt so nauseous after that terrible meal, I almost barfed up my guts.
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cut it out
[Mening]

used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

Ex: Cut it out, we 're in a library , and you 're being too loud .
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goings on
[Substantiv]

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

händelser, aktiviteter

händelser, aktiviteter

Ex: We do n’t know much about the goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .Vi vet inte mycket om **händelserna** i grannskapet, men det har varit lugnt på sistone.
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to possess knowledge or understanding of something; to have an idea or information about a situation or topic

Ex: had a clue that something was wrong when she started acting differently .
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low-down
[Substantiv]

slang terms for inside information

insiderinformation, konfidentiell information

insiderinformation, konfidentiell information

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to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

reta, förarga

reta, förarga

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.Den försenade flygningen och bristen på information från flygbolaget **irriterade dem**.
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zoned
[adjektiv]

(of a person) dazed, absent-minded, or senseless, often due to exhaustion, distraction, or emotional shock

borta, i molnen

borta, i molnen

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.Han hade arbetat non-stop och var helt **borta** när jag frågade honom om det.
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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beaver
[Substantiv]

the inner part of a woman's body that connects the outside to the uterus. It's where sexual activity can happen and where a baby passes through during birth

fitta, vagina

fitta, vagina

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word "beaver. "Hon himlade med ögonen när han hänvisade till hennes kropp med ordet **"bäver"**.
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bird legs
[Substantiv]

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

fågelben, tunna ben

fågelben, tunna ben

Ex: They joked about his bird legs , but he just laughed it off .De skämtade om hans **fågelben**, men han skrattade bara bort det.
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catcall
[Substantiv]

a sexually suggestive or insulting whistle, shout, or comment directed at someone in public

Ex: The police were called after the catcalls escalated into something more threatening .
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bother persistently with trivial complaints

ständigt besvära med triviala klagomål, oavbrutet irritera med oväsentliga klagomål

ständigt besvära med triviala klagomål, oavbrutet irritera med oväsentliga klagomål

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to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
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lucky dog
[Substantiv]

a person who is very fortunate or has experienced good luck in a particular situation

lyckohund, lyckans ost

lyckohund, lyckans ost

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"« Jag träffade precis min favoritkändis! » « Du är en **lycklig hund** ! »
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sly dog
[Substantiv]

a person who is cunning, clever, and often deceitful in a way that helps them achieve their goals

listig hund, listig

listig hund, listig

Ex: You sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?**Slug hund**, du visste exakt hur du skulle vinna henne, eller hur?
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old goat
[Substantiv]

an older man who is seen as being lecherous or overly interested in women, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or embarrassing for his age

gammal bock, gammal vällusting

gammal bock, gammal vällusting

Ex: Do n’t be such an old goat, you should act your age !Var inte en sådan **gammal bock**, du borde bete dig efter din ålder!
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goose egg
[Substantiv]

a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

nolla, gåsägg

nolla, gåsägg

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg— no prizes at all .Han försökte vinna lotteriet, men slutade med ett **gåsägg**—inga priser alls.
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goose
[Substantiv]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

dumhuvud, idiot

dumhuvud, idiot

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horse's ass
[Substantiv]

a person who is foolish, stubborn, or behaving in a ridiculous or irritating manner

åsnehuvud, envis

åsnehuvud, envis

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.Killen var en sådan **åsna** att han inte ens märkte att alla skrattade åt honom.
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monkey suit
[Substantiv]

a formal suit or tuxedo, typically worn for events such as weddings or fancy parties

apkostym, frack

apkostym, frack

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing a monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .Brudgummen insisterade på att bära en **apkostym** för bröllopet, trots den avslappnade miljön.
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pigeon
[Substantiv]

a person who is easily deceived, tricked, or swindled, often used in reference to someone who falls for scams or dishonest schemes

duva, lättlurad

duva, lättlurad

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a total pigeon.Bedragaren var smart, men killen han riktade in sig på var en total **duva**.
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treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

märka, klassificera

märka, klassificera

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stool pigeon
[Substantiv]

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

angivare, informant

angivare, informant

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .Journalisten förlitade sig på en **angivare** för att avslöja politikerns korrupta metoder.
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rat
[Substantiv]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

råtta, skurk

råtta, skurk

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squirrelly
[adjektiv]

used to describe someone or something that is untrustworthy, erratic, or difficult to predict. It can also imply a sense of nervousness or instability in behavior

opålitlig, instabil

opålitlig, instabil

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.Jag vet inte om jag ska tro honom; han har varit **opålitlig** på sistone.
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in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

Ex: They gave up sugary cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead .
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whale
[Substantiv]

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

jätte, koloss

jätte, koloss

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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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