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Street Talk 1-boken - En Närmare Titt: Lektion 8

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animal
[adjektiv]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

djurisk,  bestialisk

djurisk, bestialisk

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

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
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antsy
[adjektiv]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

nervös, orolig

nervös, orolig

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.Den långa tystnaden gjorde alla i rummet lite **nervösa**.
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to go ape
[Fras]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the went ape, dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .
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to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

Ex: When I accidentally spilled coffee on his laptop, he went ape and started shouting at me.
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ass
[Substantiv]

a pompous fool

dumhuvud, idiot

dumhuvud, idiot

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jackass
[Substantiv]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

dumhuvud, idiot

dumhuvud, idiot

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an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.
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batty
[adjektiv]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

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used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .
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extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex: The construction crew was busy as beavers, working to complete the building on time.
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eager beaver
[Substantiv]

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

flitig person, entusiast

flitig person, entusiast

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver.Den nya praktikanten är en riktig **flitig person**. Han är alltid frivillig för uppgifter, ber om ytterligare ansvar och visar en genuin entusiasm för att lära sig.
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something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: The politician has bee in his bonnet about income inequality and consistently advocates for policies to address the issue .
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extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

Ex: The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.
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to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.
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an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .
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bird
[Substantiv]

a young female adult

fågel, tjej

fågel, tjej

Ex: The lads went out to chat up some birds at the pub .Killarna gick ut för att snacka upp några **tjejer** på puben.
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used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .
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early bird
[Substantiv]

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

morgonpigg

morgonpigg

Ex: The conference starts at 8 AM , so all the early birds will get the best seats in the front row .Konferensen börjar kl 8 på morgonen, så alla **morgonpigga** får de bästa platserna på främsta raden.
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to have a very little desire to eat

Ex: I was surprised when he finished the large pizza all by himself; I thought he would eat like a bird, but he has a big appetite.
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used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.
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to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

Ex: In a fit of frustration, she rolled down her car window and gave the slow-moving traffic the bird.
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jailbird
[Substantiv]

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

återfallsbrottsling, fågel i bur

återfallsbrottsling, fågel i bur

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first .
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buck
[Substantiv]

one dollar

en dollar, en sedel

en dollar, en sedel

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .Han slår vad med sin vän om en **dollar** om att hans favoritlag skulle vinna matchen.
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to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

uppmuntra, uppmuntra

uppmuntra, uppmuntra

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.Lärarens uppmuntrande ord **uppmuntrade** mig verkligen innan provet.
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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
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bug
[Substantiv]

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

mikrob, virus

mikrob, virus

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to bug
[Verb]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

störa,  plåga

störa, plåga

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Att ignorera en persons önskan om ensamhet och fortsätta prata kan **irritera** dem.
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to find a solution to a problem

lösa, hitta

lösa, hitta

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .Hon hjälpte mig att **komma på** det bästa sättet att närma sig problemet.
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bullshit
[Substantiv]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

skitsnack, strunt

skitsnack, strunt

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bullheaded
[adjektiv]

obstinate and stupid

envis, dum

envis, dum

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a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

osannolik historia, lögnhistoria

osannolik historia, lögnhistoria

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .De höga berättelserna i den romanen var en samling av **lögnhistorier** som gjorde den till en bästsäljare bland äventyrsentusiaster.
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to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

Ex: It 's time take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions .
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dumb bunny
[Substantiv]

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

dum kanin, dumskalle

dum kanin, dumskalle

Ex: You really thought you could win the lottery with those numbers?Trodde du verkligen att du kunde vinna lotteriet med de där siffrorna? Ledsen, men du är lite av en **dum kanin**.
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to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

Ex: We felt butterflies before the big game, but once we started playing, the adrenaline took over.
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one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
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to catnap
[Verb]

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

ta en tupplur, dosa

ta en tupplur, dosa

Ex: He catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .Han tog en **tupplur** i några minuter innan det viktiga mötet.
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copycat
[Substantiv]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

härmare, kopierare

härmare, kopierare

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him a copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .När Mark började använda samma fraser som sin vän, kallade han honom skämtsamt en **härmapa** och föreslog att komma på något unikt.
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used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.
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to rain really hard

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .
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to look very disorganized and untidy

Ex: Yesterday, she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying, mentally drained and sleep-deprived.
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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

backa ur, bli rädd

backa ur, bli rädd

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?Ska du **vika undan** och hoppa av tävlingen?
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chickenshit
[Substantiv]

a person who is weak and lacks courage

mes, fegis

mes, fegis

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like a chickenshit and ran away .Istället för att möta problemet rakt på, agerade han som en **fegis** och sprang iväg.
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to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.
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used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .
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difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

Ex: Mary a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience , but she practices diligently to overcome it .
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to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: While I was studying , their continuous distractions getting my goat.
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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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scapegoat
[Substantiv]

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

syndabock, slagträ

syndabock, slagträ

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to goose
[Verb]

pinch in the buttocks

nypa i skinkorna

nypa i skinkorna

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hog
[Substantiv]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

glupsk, girig

glupsk, girig

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used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

Ex: With a plate full of her favorite desserts, she was in hog heaven, savoring each sweet bite.
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to hog
[Verb]

take greedily; take more than one's share

hamstra, monopolisera

hamstra, monopolisera

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hogwash
[Substantiv]

an absurd idea or discussion

strunt, absurditet

strunt, absurditet

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hoggish
[adjektiv]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .
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road hog
[Substantiv]

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

självisk förare, vägssvin

självisk förare, vägssvin

Ex: He encountered a road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .Han stötte på en **självisk förare** på väg till jobbet, vilket tvingade honom att sakta ner.
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to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

Ex: The team had already decided to change their strategy , but the coach kept talking about the old approach - it was beating a dead horse.
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charley-horse
[Substantiv]

a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

muskelkramp, muskelspasm

muskelkramp, muskelspasm

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(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager , so it 's from the horse 's mouth.
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indulge in horseplay

skojar, leker

skojar, leker

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used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise pop quiz, the students started flipping through their notes like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the answers.
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spring chicken
[Substantiv]

a young individual with little or no experience

nybörjare, kyckling

nybörjare, kyckling

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia utforskar olika musikinstrument; hon är en **vårkyckling** i musikens värld.
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clam
[Substantiv]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

en en-dollarsedel, en dollar

en en-dollarsedel, en dollar

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to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

stänga igen, plötsligt tystna

stänga igen, plötsligt tystna

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .Så fort ämnet för hennes senaste projekt kom upp, **stängde Emily sig som en mussla** och ville inte avslöja några detaljer.
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holy cow
[interjektion]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Herregud!, Jösses!

Herregud!, Jösses!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Hon fick en befordran och en löneförhöjning? **Herre gud**, det är fantastiskt!
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used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

Ex: We have been waiting for the results until the cows come home, and they still haven't arrived.
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dog
[Substantiv]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

tik, hora

tik, hora

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dog do
[Substantiv]

fecal droppings from a dog

hundbajs, hunden avföring

hundbajs, hunden avföring

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dog-eared
[adjektiv]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

med vikta hörn, sliten av mycket användning

med vikta hörn, sliten av mycket användning

Ex: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .Trots sitt **nött** skick innehöll dagboken dyrbara minnen från hans resor.
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to be in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

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dog-tired
[adjektiv]

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

hundtrött, utmattad

hundtrött, utmattad

Ex: He 'd gone to bed dog-tired, barely able to keep his eyes open .Han hade gått till sängs **helt utmattad**, knappt förmådde hålla ögonen öppna.
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(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce , and it 's dog eat dog situation .
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hound
[Substantiv]

someone who is morally reprehensible

skurk, usling

skurk, usling

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used to say that one's feet are in pain

Ex: Lisa spent the entire day on her feet at the busy retail store, and by closing time, her dogs were barking with exhaustion.
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to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.
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used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

Ex: We were as sick as dogs after eating that spoiled food at the restaurant.
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top dog
[Substantiv]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

chef, topphund

chef, topphund

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .De var **topphunden** i branschen i många år, men förlorade sin position efter en serie skandaler.
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dead duck
[Substantiv]

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

död anka, hopplöst fall

död anka, hopplöst fall

Ex: The project is behind schedule and over budget , and it 's becoming a dead duck.Projektet är efter schemat och över budget, och det blir en **död ank**.
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sitting duck
[Substantiv]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

lätt måltavla, sittande anka

lätt måltavla, sittande anka

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .När du är den enda kandidaten som motsätter sig den sittande med utbredd stöd, kan du känna dig som **ett lätt mål** i den politiska arenan.
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used to describe someone who is totally bald

Ex: Peter was losing hair rapidly.
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eagle eye
[Substantiv]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

örnöga, skarp blick

örnöga, skarp blick

Ex: The security guard's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd.Vaktenens **örnöga** fångade den misstänkta beteendet hos en person i folkmassan.
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to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

Ex: The historian had a memory like an elephant, and he could recall dates, names, and events with incredible accuracy.
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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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fishy
[adjektiv]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

misstänkt, tvivelaktig

misstänkt, tvivelaktig

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .Hon kände en **skum** motiv bakom hans plötsliga vänlighet.
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to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

Ex: Patricia could n't help cast sheep 's eyes at Tom from across the room , hoping he would notice her interest .
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an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Raising a teenager a different kettle of fish from raising a young child .
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fox
[Substantiv]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

räv, vacker ung kvinna

räv, vacker ung kvinna

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foxy
[adjektiv]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

sexig, förförisk

sexig, förförisk

Ex: Her foxy smile and playful wink left a lasting impression on everyone she met .Hennes **förföriska** leende och lekfull blinkning lämnade ett bestående intryck på alla hon träffade.
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horseshit
[Substantiv]

a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

strunt, dumhet

strunt, dumhet

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***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

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high horse
[Substantiv]

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

hög häst, högfärd

hög häst, högfärd

Ex: Trying to climb on any high horse would only be embarrassing at best , and at the very least hypocritical .Att försöka klättra på vilken som helst **hög häst** skulle bara vara pinsamt i bästa fall, och åtminstone hycklande.
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used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

Ex: The nurse gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients .
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soon or in a quick manner

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.
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to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a minor miscommunication.
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grease monkey
[Substantiv]

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

mekaniker, bilfixare

mekaniker, bilfixare

Ex: She became known as the neighborhood grease monkey for her car repair skills .Hon blev känd som grannskapets **mekaniker** för sina färdigheter i att reparera bilar.
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to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .
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