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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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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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to dump
[Verb]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

dumpa, kasta

dumpa, kasta

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .De **slängde** resterna av maten i kompostlådan.
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to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

gå på, bli lurad

gå på, bli lurad

Ex: In the world of online dating , it 's essential to be cautious and not easily fall for someone 's charming online persona .I världen av online-dejting är det viktigt att vara försiktig och inte lätt **falla för** någons charmiga online-persona.
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used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture, she immediately said, "Forget that noise; we need a safer plan."
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having finished one's supply of something very recently

Ex: I was hoping to get a copy of the latest bestseller, but the library is fresh out of stock.
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to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.
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to get
[Verb]

to understand something by hearing it

förstå, fatta

förstå, fatta

Ex: Sorry , I did n't quite get your last name ; could you tell me again ?Förlåt, jag **förstod** inte ditt efternamn riktigt; kan du säga det igen?
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to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

Ex: He's been trying to fix that old car for weeks; it might be time to give it a rest and call a mechanic.
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used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

Ex: The patient consented to be put under the knife to remove the tumor.
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nuts
[adjektiv]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

galen, knasig

galen, knasig

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .Folk trodde att han var **galen** för att han bodde ensam i skogen.
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various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to collect odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs.
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one-track mind
[Substantiv]

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

enspårigt sinne, fixering

enspårigt sinne, fixering

Ex: She 's so infatuated with her new romantic interest that she has a one-track mind and ca n't seem to think about anything else .Hon är så förälskad i sitt nya romantiska intresse att hon har **en enkelspårig hjärna** och inte verkar kunna tänka på något annat.
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to purchase something

köpa, anskaffa

köpa, anskaffa

Ex: He picked a new jacket up during the clearance sale.Han **köpte** en ny jacka under rean.
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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: After hours of searching for the missing document, she finally put her finger on it hidden under a stack of papers.
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rag
[Substantiv]

a newspaper of low quality

lågkvalitativ tidning, skvallertidning

lågkvalitativ tidning, skvallertidning

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stuff
[Substantiv]

personal belongings or possessions

Ex: I lost some of my stuff on the trip .
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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.That'll keep your mind off things.
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totally
[adverb]

in a complete and absolute way

helt, absolut

helt, absolut

Ex: The project was totally funded by the government .Projektet var **helt** finansierat av regeringen.
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uh-oh
[interjektion]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

oj-oj, hoppsan

oj-oj, hoppsan

Ex: Uh-oh, we need to fix this typo before we submit the report .**Oj då**, vi måste fixa det här stavfelet innan vi skickar in rapporten.
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bum
[Substantiv]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

misslyckad, nere

misslyckad, nere

Ex: Do n't be such a bum; things will get better .Var inte en sådan **nedstämd**; saker kommer att bli bättre.
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to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

tömma, rengöra

tömma, rengöra

Ex: They cleaned out the bar by the end of the night .De **tömde** baren vid slutet av natten.
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to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: It took him a while to get a clue that he was being pranked.
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honker
[Substantiv]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

stor näsa, näsa

stor näsa, näsa

Ex: You could see his honker from across the room !Du kunde se hans **stora näsa** från andra sidan rummet!
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used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: You missed the bus, huh?Look what the cat dragged in!
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lookit
[interjektion]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Titta!, Kolla!

Titta!, Kolla!

Ex: Lookit, it's snowing already!**Titta**, det snöar redan!
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to rag
[Verb]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

reta, driva med

reta, driva med

Ex: He was ragged by his friends until he finally laughed along .Han blev **retad** av sina vänner tills han slutligen skrattade med.
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to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: Every time we go to that restaurant, he just stuffs his face with everything on the menu.
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heavens to besty
[interjektion]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Himmel över Betsy!, Herregud över Betsy!

Himmel över Betsy!, Herregud över Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, I didn’t think you’d go that far!**Himmel och Betsy**, jag trodde inte du skulle gå så långt!
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Big Berta
[Substantiv]

a large or overweight woman

Stora Berta, Tjocka Berta

Stora Berta, Tjocka Berta

Ex: The nickname Big Bertha stuck with her throughout high school, even though she lost weight later on.Smeknamnet **Big Bertha** fastnade vid henne under hela high school, trots att hon senare gick ner i vikt.
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yes siree, Bob
[interjektion]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

ja herrn,  Bob

ja herrn, Bob

Ex: "You're absolutely right about that one.""Yes siree, Bob, I couldn't agree more!"« Du har helt rätt i det. » « **Ja, herrn, Bob**, jag kunde inte hålla med mer! »
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dick
[Substantiv]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

arsel, skitstövel

arsel, skitstövel

Ex: I ca n't believe he made those comments — he 's such a dick.Jag kan inte tro att han gjorde de kommentarerna—han är en sådan **skitstövel**.
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to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

gå sönder, sluta fungera

gå sönder, sluta fungera

Ex: My phone fritzed out, so I had to reboot it.Min telefon **strulade**, så jag var tvungen att starta om den.
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by George
[interjektion]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Vid George, För George skull

Vid George, För George skull

Ex: By George , I 've finally figured it out !**Vid George**, jag har äntligen förstått det!
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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 to hit the road for their summer vacation.
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jack shit
[Substantiv]

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

ingenting, noll

ingenting, noll

Ex: The old car 's worth jack shit on the market .Den gamla bilen är inte värd **ett skit** på marknaden.
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extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: He changed the subject faster than you can say Jackie Robinson.
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Joe Schmoe
[Substantiv]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Medelsvensson, Kalle Andersson

Medelsvensson, Kalle Andersson

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .Jag kan inte tro att **Medelsvensson** kunde lösa det problemet, det är vanligtvis en sådan utmaning.
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someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: Tim's always Johnny on the spot when it comes to finishing the project before the deadline.
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no way, Jose
[interjektion]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

inte en chans,  Jose

inte en chans, Jose

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!Han kommer aldrig att ta en sådan genväg, **inte en chans, Jose** !
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Don Juan
[Substantiv]

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

en Don Juan, en förförare

en Don Juan, en förförare

Ex: He 's got the looks and the smooth talk , definitely a modern-day Don Juan.Han har utseendet och det släta pratet, definitivt en modern **Don Juan**.
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geez louise
[interjektion]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

jösses, herregud

jösses, herregud

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**Jösses**, det var en galen berg-och-dalbana-tur!
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for Pete's sake
[interjektion]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

för Guds skull, snälla

för Guds skull, snälla

Ex: For Pete's sake, why do you always have to make things so complicated?**För Pete skull**, varför måste du alltid göra saker så komplicerade?
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used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

För kärleken till någon eller något, I någons eller någots namn

För kärleken till någon eller något, I någons eller någots namn

Ex: For the love of Manfred , do n't let the cow kick the bucket again !**För Manfreds kärleks skull**, låt inte kon sparka hinken igen!
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